Isaiah Austin had a serious eye injury while in middle
school when a baseball hit his eye. During his high school career he made a
routine move in a pre-game warm-up while dunking that affected his eye again.
To possibly save the sight in his right eye he had numerous of surgeries.
Austin biggest issue was he would not be able to play basketball. After hearing
the news that he had lost complete vision within his right eye, Baylor was
terrified. But his mother powerful words stood out to him, “either make it your
excuse, or make it your story.”
Coming into the 2013-2014 season, Baylor Bears 7 foot center
Isaiah Austin is now a successful basketball player with only vision in his
left eye. He has overcome so much and plan to continue to inspire. Most people
would have given up, but instead Austin choose to continue to strive for his
dream. He overcame his obstacles by continuing to believe. His coaches did not
have one eye, so it was up to him to teach himself.
You guys may not be blind in one eye, but we all have our
different problems, and obstacles to overcome; some we may have no control
over. I challenge you to make it your story, and not your excuse. Continue to
have faith and you will achieve. What’s the point of complaining about it? I
also challenge you to go a week without any complaints. JUST DO IT.
Isaiah Austin Comeback
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