April 25, 2024

The Ride to the Rink: Defy Conventions And Persevere Towards Success

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In this heartfelt episode of The Ride To The Rink, Hockey Mom Christie shares a powerful story penned by her son, Joey at age 14, illustrating his profound journey through the world of hockey.

Titled "Challenged and Inspired by Hockey," Joey's narrative delves into his relentless work ethic and determination that set him apart from his peers in a generation often criticized for its instant gratification mindset. Despite starting hockey later than most of his peers, Joey’s commitment turned his initial disadvantages into a triumph of perseverance and hard work. From endless summer practices to making the elite travel team, Joey’s story is a testament to the life lessons and personal growth fostered by dedication to sport.

This episode not only celebrates Joey's achievements but also serves as an inspiration for young athletes everywhere, encouraging them to embrace challenges and exceed their own expectations. Join us as Christie brings to life a tale of ambition, resilience, and the transformative power of hockey.

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Hi, kids, hockey Mom, christy, here, the next time you get stuck on a thing for a poem or an essay, I encourage you to put down your sticks and pick up a pen and think hockey.

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My kids did, and they did really well with every essay and poem they ever wrote about hockey.

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Here's what I'm going to share with you now.

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My son wrote this when he was 14 years old.

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He was a defenseman, number 29.

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He called it challenged and inspired by hockey.

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He was 14 years old when he wrote this.

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Here we go I defy convention through my work ethic, which developed and grew through my years of playing hockey.

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My generation has grown up expecting things to come to them instantly, in a snap, so much so we've been dubbed Generation.

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Now Please don't lump me into that category.

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I'm the type of person who likes to work toward a goal, no matter how long it may take.

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When I started playing hockey at the age of eight, most of the kids around me were tremendously more advanced.

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They started skating as soon as they could walk.

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That certainly didn't give me the edge in this fast, infurious sport, but instead of hanging up the skates, I was motivated to work even harder.

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I became determined to catch up to the kids who could literally skate circles around me and make the elite travel team.

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I dedicated an entire summer of my young life to hockey, practicing every day, shooting on the net in my driveway over and over again until my parents nagged me to come inside.

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When I returned to the arena after that summer, the coaches saw a totally different skater.

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They were shocked to see the kid who struggled so much to keep up now leading the pack.

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I tried out for the team that year and made it.

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That was one of the most satisfying feelings I ever experienced dedicating myself to a goal and then reaching it.

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Hockey provided a good life lesson for me.

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When I now set a goal for myself, I not only want to reach it, I have to exceed it and reach heights that I didn't even know were possible.

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That is how I defy convention in my life.

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By Joey Burns.