Be Your Own Dad (BYOD): '“I’ve wrestled with alligators. I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning. And throw thunder in jail.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr aka Muhammad Ali made such a large impact during his time in this world. In my opinion, everybody should try to leave their mark in this world like Ali did. He not only spoke his word but his word spoke for him too. He was strong, passionate, and confident in every way. Even during the 60s and 70s in a time where blacks weren't treated with the respect that is deserved, Muhammad Ali didn't hold his tongue for anybody! He wasn't afraid to call out the "white man' when he felt disrespected. He wasn't afraid to stand up to the military when they attempted to recruit him for the war. And he wasn't afraid to give his ALL as soon as he stepped in the boxing room.

I've watched many interviews on or about Muhammad Ali and people always mention how he would speak to everyone! Of course being a famous Heavy Weight Champion brought him attention but he chose to spread his message to everybody he interacted with. He would travel through towns and sidewalks would become main attractions. I personally haven't been able to be around the legend but like the Bible says "let others praise you and not your own mouth". Can't believe what people say about you but if everyone is saying the same thing than they must be on to something.

Muhammad Ali was so great that he talked a man off the ledge! A man on the brink of falling to suicide was saved by the great Muhammad Ali! If that isn't great than I don't know what is! Rest in Peace to the Great Muhammad Ali!

Check out some of my favorite quotes from Ali and a video.

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/muhammad_ali.html

1. "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see. Now you see me, now you don't. George thinks he will, but I know he won't.
2. "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."
3. "I'm young; I'm handsome; I'm fast. I can't possibly be beat."
4. “If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.
5. "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."
6. "I'm so mean, I make medicine sick.
7. "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
8. "A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”
9. “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.”
10. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.
11. '“I’ve wrestled with alligators. I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning. And throw thunder in jail."

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/muhammad_ali.html

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

'“I’ve wrestled with alligators. I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning. And throw thunder in jail.

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