Kids always have something they are interested in.  In most cases the activities that they are involved in change over time, as far as children are unable to do only a single thing at a time and want to be everywhere.  Nonetheless, I was probably an exception, due to the fact that nearly at the age of three or four I already made my choice and would never change it for any other activity or hobby.  Indeed, this choice was vital in my life and I am still thankful for the moment when I was able to determine what I need from life.  I strongly believe that the earlier you begin thinking of your future, the more prepared both emotionally and physically you are which, undoubtedly, leads to success in life.

In my case, this choice fell on soccer.  Not that I was able to play for the school’s team or anything so serious, but I simply liked the shape of the ball, the color, the way it bounced on the floor.  I loved an object even before I started to love the game itself.  From the windows of my house I used to watch older kids playing soccer and always admired how passionate and emotional they were.  Soccer is not just a physical activity; it is also an emotional and a mental process.

As I was growing up, soccer became more and more essential in my life.  If I had any spare time, I was trying to spend it with a ball.  There is no doubt that this game is a team game, nonetheless, when you spend certain amounts of time alone with the ball you start to fill it and be more attached to it, which Is extremely important in soccer.  From the moment when I saw kids playing football for the first time, I was sure that I would be a forward in a team, because I would want to score and always be on the verge of the attack.  The duel between me and the goalkeeper was a duel of life and death for me.  I realize how this concept helped me later, when I became a professional.  This spirit was like a key stone in my brain and soul that pushed me forward all the time.

I finished high school and soccer was still a key to my success.  I could not possibly imagine my life without it.  It became a drug that encouraged me to run.  I became physically superior to many youngsters and adults due to the fact that I was always exercising and jogging in order to be physically prepared for this tough game.  Today, I remember how I used to get up early in the morning when there was no one in the street, and run till the cows come home.  When I was tired and could no longer run, I turned and ran back home even faster.

People, who were able to make their minds when they were still young and set themselves clear targets connected with their hobby, achieved tangible results in their lives.  They were both prepared and willing to act, which are the fundamental   characteristics of any professional.  My own life can serve as an example of this statement, as far as my hobby became my profession and purpose in life.