TALK TO ME TUESDAYS!!! with NFL Veteran Ricky Sapp

I think the one thing we can all agree on is that, eventually, pain must be felt. Mentally or physically, we will all feel pain. I have been through both and one of the hardest things was to stay positive and believe that it was going to leave and be replaced with something. I think that something depends on our mindset. Thinking positive will always help you stay strong through any pain mentally...

In 2020 during the covid was when I learned that even though I knew my purpose in life. I was just floating and wasn't willing to swim. I didn't know who I was or what I truly enjoyed in life. It took for me to put my pride and ego aside to go get help with learning about me and healing. I went to a rehabilitation center and at this place was where I discovered me.

God has blessed us with another 12. They say today is called quitting day. Are you going to give up on your dreams and goals you have set for this year? You can have whatever your heart truly desires if you are willing to believe and work for it.

Procrastination can be the thief of your time. You could be at the top, if you didn't allow procrastination to exist. I want you all to remember that where the mind goes, is where you will go. So don't let it steal from you. We all want more time but often times we use it the worst.

You're not lazy, but maybe your focus is not where it needs to be. Maybe Your energy is not going towards the right things. Join me as I dive into 3 words that can help you stay focus and on track with your journey to success. This will be a 3-part series. Stay tuned!!

Most times people are not willing to take the next step after a setback. We let self-doubt or we let people talk us out of taking that step towards healing and moving forward. No matter what, you have to be willing to take the next step for YOU.

The next step is believe. Most times when we get knocked down, we often times don't believe we are capable of getting back up and going. You don't need anybody to believe in you. The only person you need to believe in you is YOU.

How do you get through the many setbacks that life bring your way? What are the steps you take to overcome them? Join me as I tell you some of the many setbacks I had to overcome in my life.

Most times in life we take certain comments or actions personal. I think you have to combat that with having confidence in self. knowing who you are and what you bring to the world. The one thing I have learned is that not everyone is going to like when you shine your light.

Health is wealth. Deion sanders said it best. If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good. It's time to take advantage of your health while you still have time.

Faith without works is dead. I think the second part of that is very important. I think what God intended for us to do is count ourselves in while having faith. We can have all the faith in the world, but if we don't believe we are capable of doing it, then it won't happen. Count yourself in.

When you were born, you changed the world. Your story matters. You matter and if you are reading this and listening to this, you still have time to make more changes. Go make the change you want to make. You matter

I had the opportunity to have many people inspire me in my life. On tonight's show I had the pleasure of having my Clemson tutor Kathy Robbins who is now the athletic director of Edinboro university. She is one of the people God placed in my life to help me become the man I am today. On this episode she tells her story and how she helped inspire so many people.

We can get our goals done now. We don't have to wait until the ball drops in New York on January 1st. Right now, we still have time to get a lot of things done and I want to encourage you to keep working. Keep grinding and believe that you will accomplish everything you set out to do this year in 2024. Don't wait. GO NOW

Right now, more than ever we need love in our lives. I truly believe that God intended for us to love each other. It doesn't matter what you look like, or how much money you have. We all have a gift, and it is up to us to use it to the best of our abilities. We are capable of agreeing to disagree and be able to still sit at the same table and use our gifts to fix any issue we have in the world...

Are you willing to wait? Often times we quit when we don't receive success when we want it, but it's in that moment where we have to believe and stay the course. The hard work and pain is in the work.

It takes 66 days to make a new habit apart of your routine and sometimes longer depending on you. Are you willing to take the journey and make the changes that are needed? Reading about it or talking about it is not enough. Words look good but action is sexy.

What keeps you going? I think the one thing we take for granted is that we wake up with a beating heart, because of that we should let that motivate us to keep going. I believe if God wakes us up, then he still has something special for us. Keep going,,,

Don't expect a human being to be nothing more than a human being. You can't expect someone to be perfect. You are only setting yourself up for failure. Put all trust and faith in God and in yourself first.

Should you beat your kids? in today's world, we see most parents are not willing to beat their kids. In my opinion that is why we see kids running through life fearless. That is why we see so many videos of kid's disrespecting teachers in schools. When I was young, I got beat and now looking back on it, I needed it, and I am thankful for it today.

It's not where you start, it's where you finish. Always keep the end goal in mind. Failure will come, but that will only prepare you for the end

If the eyes can see it, and the mind can believe it, then it can happen for you. I believe that it is important that we expose our kids to as many positive big things as possible. My mother took me by South Carolina State bulldogs stadium and once she saw how excited I was, she took me by there often. She planted a seed and it turned into something big.

At the dinner table is where we help shape our kids into who they are today. They learn hate, love and how to treat others while sitting down for dinner. As adults we need to understand the power we have at that table and how we can teach the youth how to love, serve and how to be the best human being they can be.

I think Love and value goes together... When you value and love yourself in the highest way possible, then the right people will come into your life and do the same. You attract who you are and how you treat yourself.

what is this thing we call life? Are you willing to fight and struggle to get to your greatness? Is it worth it? I think there are two things that will help you win at this thing we call life. and that's knowing your purpose and having discipline.