Chapter 2: Endless Wonders
Dear Menace Fans:
As I peered out of the windows at the fitness center, onto an empty Westown Parkway, so many thoughts crept into my half asleep mind. At what point in time do you start realizing just what your mission is in life? For most, college is a time of exploration and a time to be free from the pressures of living under the roof of your parents. It is a time to make rather questionable decisions but learn from the repercussions that follow. As I was running, I thought about where life was taking me. Not too long ago, I was in college and I thought I would be playing professional soccer. Well, I am here writing this, so we all know that did not happen. It was one of the first times I had to deal with not being good enough and it hurt. I don’t take that type of news very lightly, but I sit here typing and could not be happier. I have the best opportunity anyone could ever ask for- a chance to prove to another group of people that I can be the best at what I do, and I can work harder then anyone else.
I am in a new city with a new job where I have more fingers than friends, but it just feels so right. I am surrounded by people who want to see my full potential and for that I am so lucky. Maybe I wasn’t meant to be a professional soccer player. Maybe I was meant to be right here with my whole life in front of me. I have the ability to not only grow in the business world but into life itself. I have grown up a lot the passed couple of years, and I finally see that I have the means to touch and better this whole community, myself included. This chapter was sparked by an e-mail I received from Casey, the Menace head coach, last night. It made me realize that I am sitting here for a reason. It made me realize that every good and bad decision I have made in my life has lead me to the here and now. I feel confident when I tell you guys that I want this to be the best season ever and I am going to do everything possible to make sure it happens. I challenge you to do the same. I challenge you to be the best person possible every day so when you look in the mirror, you are happy with what you see.
Joe Klosterman
