Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Mario. If you’re reading this, it means you've arrived in America. It's 1955, your family doesn't speak any English and your father has $125 to his name.

Kid, I’m from the future. I’m you, 50 years from now. You’re looking at me like, “You? The guy with the mustache and all the scars? What the heck happened to me

But trust me on this one. You’re going to be the No. 1 golfer in the world. No — I’m serious, mate. No. 1.

Given the fact that you now know the damage football will cause, do you still think you should play?

Let’s start with some practical information — stuff that may not have been mentioned at the NBA rookie symposium.

Mom has a work ethic and a toughness you’ll adopt as your own, and it’ll come in handy more times than you know.

As a child, you are a mama’s boy. And as a young adult finding his way in the world or a grown man with his own family, you will remain one.

This is your night. You are about to be picked number one overall in the 1995 NBA Draft.

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Former NFL defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth shares advice with his 14-year-old self.

You’re about to go pro, and you’re pretty excited. Deep in your heart you know you’re eventually going to succeed.

Australian golfer Greg Norman pens a letter to his 14-year-old self.

How many kids will start dipping over the next 32 years because they saw you do it? Do you want that on you?

Professional golfer James Hahn reflects on his unique journey to The Masters.

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