We had the good fortune of connecting with Jacoby Armstrong and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jacoby, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
How do I think about risk? Risk is a component in life that is needed. You have to take risk in life, in order to achieve your goals. Ask any successful person you know and I guarantee you that they had to take some type of risk. However, you have to understand that when you take that risk; it could fail or backfire. Some people are okay with failing and some people are not. Taking risks has been a big part of my life just because I’m a person that constantly wants to learn, grow and live outside my comfort zone. When you don’t take risk, that means you are comfortable and I believe the best learning and growing an individual can do is when they are not comfortable. I’m okay with taking a risk because sometimes that risk is a opportunity that you may never get.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Being a Professional Basketball Player, Author, Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, and Co-Owner of a Clothing line; I would say don’t ever limit yourself. Always keep going, believe in yourself and keep your faith. Anything that you set your mind to, you can overcome. Thats why I’m here. Was it easy? Haha. Life is never easy. We all have been through dark times, everybody has a story, and everybody has a different path. Focus on You. Focus on what you want out of life daily. You just have prepare yourself for the unexpected and control what you can control. I tip my hat to everybody who was in those dark times and had to pulled themselves out to see the light. I’ve learned many lessons. My favorite lesson is one that I re-learn everyday which is to keep going. Have confidence, believe in yourself and be consistent. The rest will take care of itself. What do I want people to know about Jacoby Armstrong? Thats simple. It’s three words. “Save the Turtles”

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m a introvert, so I honestly don’t get out often. I spend a lot of time in the gym. However, if a friend visits, I would definitely take them to the Dallas Aquarium and go walking around the city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Thank you to God. Thank you to My Angels Above.
Thank you to My Family.
Thank you to My Friends.
Thank you to Everybody who supports me.
Thank you to Myself, there been many times where I wanted to give up and didn’t. Sometimes we often caught up in everything else that we forget to always give ourselves flowers. Before anybody believes in you, you have to believe in yourself.

Save the Turtles.

Website: jacobyarmstrong.com

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