Too Late to Quit
I’m not sure if I know how to quit or give up on anything anymore. I don’t believe it’s in me to do it. If I died today, and I could leave my daughter with one thing, that characteristic would be it. It’s not always easy to keep staring adversity in the eye but giving up or quitting will never be an option of mine. I’m sure that there are many people in the world that can identify with what I am talking about. The economy probably has plenty of people stressing and thinking of quitting or giving up. Please remember that nothing lasts forever. This sentence isn’t forever and neither is that recession. Character is built in the toughest of times. Don’t lose your mind or integrity.
I have a few family members and friends inside these institutions throughout the country and I know that they receive these posts because my mother mails them out to them. I want to tell you all to stay down and stay strong. Keep your integrity and stay optimistic. Keep the weak thoughts out your brain and get rid of all liabilities and vices in your life. Also, you don’t have to worry about me. I will make it home in one piece. I’m getting better with the time.
Despite any bad things going on in anyone’s life, learn to get over things quickly and move on. Don’t quit, give up, or worry for too long. Life goes on. There is no time to cry and there is no time to feel sorry for yourself. If you’re in a bad situation there is only time to work. Leave the grieving and complaining for the weak hearted. Always keep your eyes on your goals and leave no room for the weak thoughts. Remove weak minded friends away from you if needed and get your life back in order. I support improvement, advancement, happiness and good times. I don’t support the weak mentalities and mind states of the world.
One man, one mind, one mission.
April 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Wow Maurice, That is right on man! Good work. You got to check out Goals. Its good Real good.
April 15, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
— Samuel Johnson
April 15, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Hi. I have been keeping up with what has been going on with you since your college football days. You have a real chance to make something of yourself and change peoples lives. You are young and healthy.
Whenever I get down I think of this song and I want to share it with you:
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
April 16, 2009 at 12:57 am
Great words, its a crazy time, seems like everyone is having to refocus and some have fell off, some have quit because they see no hope…. its hard to keep going, to tell you the truth i didn’t think i would last this long…. like you said quitting is not a choice and you have to focus on the good things in life.. stay strong, keep your focus, remove bad habits and weak thoughts… I needed to hear it- thank you…
April 16, 2009 at 6:05 am
Maurice, I hope you remember me, we both played for the little braves. We both wore the number 1 but I ran for more touchdowns!! lol. I have always followed you and been one of your biggest fans! When you get out try to get back to your roots and get back what made you special!!! If I can do anything to help the family please let me know! 407 832 2883
much love from y-town!
Tank
April 16, 2009 at 10:26 am
Good morning to you brotha’. I heard on ESPN that you were blogging about a month back. I know things are a far cry from where you used to be, Harding, on the Oval, all that good stuff. But it seems as though you’ve found the road to recovery.
We weren’t by any means the tightest of friends but I had respect for you from the first day I met you. For anyone who comes from where we come from, our only desire is that we can make it out (Warren, the Yo, that hole known as 330).
I wish you the best in your path as you continue to work to get out.
I still remember the occasional times we would pass each other on campus and my first thought would be “It’s about time someone else be able to make it out of Warren”. Keep your chin up. I peeped that you’ve got a top ten list of quotes. Here’s one by William Deming that I think that you would appreciate: It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.
Best wishes, read your Bible daily, and by all means get out of there. You deserve better. One…
April 18, 2009 at 10:38 pm
hey maurice, i loved u when u were a buckeye and i thought u were gonna be a superstar. so wat im wondering now is, 1, When r u gettin out of jail? And 2, when u do, r u gonna go back 2 the nfl?
April 20, 2009 at 10:18 am
Hope all is well for you Maurice and have seen and read how fascinating of a person you are. Keep the post coming and continue to be strong. God bless and one love.
April 23, 2009 at 9:49 pm
If you ever want to come to europe with you family or even play in a minor league Mr. Clarett contact me. Keep droping Jewels staying positive ciao bro