Some of the best athletes in the world became great because they could dedicate their childhoods and adolescence to training in the best gyms with the best coaches. Their parents invested in their careers and they succeeded. But other stories are far more inspiring, showing that talent, determination, and maybe a bit of luck can take you farther than a fat bank account can. These athletes may have started out with nothing, but now they’re raking in the cash, being honored by their countries, and providing motivation for kids out there with big dreams.
My hate mail, hostile commenter All-Star Team
Big hat tip to Jenna Myers Karvunidis from the mom blog “High Gloss and Sauce” for the idea on this one. I thought her readership was a special bunch, but I’d take my starting five of hate mailer all-stars and put them up against hers or any other Chicago Now blogger’s group. My group of haters-gonna-hate do it all: foul language, personal attacks, trashing the recently deceased, re-writing recent history, accusing me of elitism (they’re correct to do this last act)- quite a versatile group.
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