“He Made Everyone Around Him Better”

Reader,

Legendary baseball star Pete Rose died a few weeks ago. He shares something in common with Tom Brady, whose football jersey was recently retired by the New England Patriots.

Both men were described by their respective former teammates like this:

While this complement was made in the context of each man’s skill on the playing field, it could also apply to our relationships.

He made everyone around him better makes me think of the people I know, who by the way they live, inspire me to be better than I normally would be.

Conversely, He made everyone around him better makes me wonder if the way I live makes other people better.

It also makes me wonder who inspires you to be better. And who might you be impacting in the same way?

Grateful for those who have made me better,

John Certalic

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