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Essay / College Vs. Pros: Athletes should NOT skip college
Innocence slowly disappears. Nike, Addidas, Reebok and McDonald's are fighting to find a new face to sell and sponsor their products? The film crews are of course invited to capture all the action. Films can then be made from these images to generate more revenue. It's about blowing up this moment and making sure it's highlighted at the highest level possible. Sports journalists have been talking about it for months now. Little kids now wear t-shirts with his name on them. His name is becoming more and more popular all over the world, with fans spending fortunes on anything bearing his name. We remain eager to find out what this will become, as we continue to be captivated by the hype. The occasion is every bit as monumental as the coronation of a king or queen. Lights, camera and when the action happens, a boy in a man's body, taller than average, with an ego that has been nurtured all his life for his gifted athletic genius. He sat at the center of all attention. The moment we have all been waiting for is complete silence now, to hear him say these words. “I am here today to state that I have decided to forgo my college years and transition from high school to becoming a professional athlete. » We have seen in the recent past the disadvantages of such decisions. For this reason, it is important that scholars attend college for at least three years before turning professional. As an athlete, I had the same dream of one day succeeding. It's every young athlete's dream to make it to the big time and win big money. At 19 I was sure I knew what life is, no one can tell me anything else... middle of paper ...... us how to value what we have and show gratitude for having been blessed. After all, being an athlete is a blessing and if we put money aside, it can be a very humbling experience. We must develop our faith in God and know that what is for Caesar will be for Caesar. As the saying goes in my language, “what is meant for you will be yours no matter what” and there is one thing the northern man can do about that. What God has planned for you will truly become yours in due time. These are the concepts we want our children to embrace. Patience is the opposite of chaos. The governing boards of these sports should make it a rule, applicable to all athletes in all sports, to wait until after their college years before making the decision to turn professional. We should be a society that promotes high standards and upholds the values of good education. Knowledge is power, not money.