One investing tip that I've taken to heart would be "not to live beyond your means." If I can only afford a $330 car payment, I won't go out and get a $450 car payment. This applies to the way I spend or not spend my money. I might be able to afford the more expensive car payment, but a smaller car payment would also give me more flexibility in the long run. I've learned from other people's mistakes and seen how some people would live beyond their means. They start to dig themselves deeper in debt with no clear view of ever being financially free. They would spend the next 5 or 6 years struggling to make payments. I prefer to invest what I can afford and still be able to enjoy life. I choose not to live life being handcuffed to debt. "Not living beyond or means" is one investment tip that can make or break you.

Baseball is more than just a sport; it defines me as a person and has played a huge impact on my life. I've dedication a great portion of my life to baseball, and through it I was able to face and conquer many obstacles (physically and mentally), learn discipline, and befriend many individuals who I am still acquainted with today. The hard work and perseverance I put into baseball carried on to my studies and life outside of baseball. Baseball has been a part of my life since I was about four years old, and my commitment, dedication, and overall love for the sport is why I still play today. Baseball has played a positive role on my mental and physical health through showing awareness while playing and just the enjoyment of the sport overall. If I'm not completing schoolwork, playing videogames, or socializing, I'm out playing baseball or practicing/working out to better my skills. I have experienced joining a team/teams that has players whom which I do not know, but that didn't stop me from attempting to familiarize myself and build chemistry with my new teammates. These experiences have allowed me to gain the confidence to talk to individuals I may not be familiar with and put myself in uncomfortable positions that others wouldn't put themselves in. My father has been my greatest motivator through my entire baseball journey. He put in a great amount of time and effort taking me to practices/games, paying for me to play, and sometimes even coaching the team. I have him to thank for allowing me to endure new experiences and develop as a player/individual on and off the field.