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Two Stars Most Valuable to their Trade

May 22, 2012 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

You can be sure what you’re about to read is biased—big time. Growing up in Massachusetts, I’m a fan of Boston sports teams. But in any event, I think you’ll appreciate two very different yet equally important sports stars here in New England and what they’ve done recently.Both are heroes in my mind and provide lessons any kid could use to be better at what they do. We can all relate to having teammates like them and what they bring to a team.

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett had a monster first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. He’s been playing like someone 10 years younger. You’ll want to watch his post-game interview after closing them out in six. Here’s a professional athlete who takes pride in his trade. He works at it and he’s good at it. That’s not hype. It’s refreshing to hear when too often we’re stuck with spoiled stars complaining.

Then we have New England Patriots’ wide receiver, Chad Ochocinco, whom I love. He still may not have learned last year’s playbook, but in terms of value added to the team, he’s money. What is it that he brings? He lightens up the mood. He makes players forget about the game and laugh at what he’s doing. In such a high-pressure job, he’s the balm that puts everyone at ease. That’s a gift you can’t teach.

In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chad begins with “Dear Dad”. It’s classic Ocho—keeping it light when it’s needed. For that reason alone I’d keep him around. It appears Coach Belichik feels the same way.

Many of you know I have a father–son relationship with Roger Goodell. I love him and just had to reach out to him with all that is going on. We are at a crucial point in the history of football. The foundation of the game is in jeopardy based on all these factors and the future of the game is going to be shaped by him.

Dear Dad,

I know it has been a rough week, so I wanted to reach out. Players dying, players suing and on top of that my peers are just going off on you in the media. It does not help that ESPN has all of a sudden become Medical TV with damn near every brain expert on the planet. This has got to be the worst week ever. Since no one is showing any support, I figured I would be the first. You are in one big-ass catch 22 and quite frankly, I am not sure there is any solution. One thing I think can help is killing the NFL PR machine.

Y’all do a darn near perfect job at portraying this game as one played by heroes. But let’s be real dad. This is a nasty, dirty and violent game with consequences. Sign up or go get a regular job. Watch it or turn off the TV and go fishing with your kids. It is really that simple. I know there are probably legal and financial implications that prevent this blunt depiction, but am not sure if you have a choice. If you don’t say it now, the mounting evidence being revealed publicly will say it for you very soon. In all, I love you and if anyone can lead us out of this mess, it will be you. Oh by the way, I have a deal for you. Am having a rebound year and plan to do a lot of celebrating in the end zone. Can my fine money go to supporting ex-players suffering?

Sincerely,
Chad

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E.J. Smith is Founder of YourSurvivalGuy.com, Managing Director at Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., a Managing Editor of Richardcyoung.com, and Editor-in-Chief of Youngresearch.com. His focus at all times is on preparing clients and readers for “Times Like These.” E.J. graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with a B.S. in finance and investments. In 1995, E.J. began his investment career at Fidelity Investments in Boston before joining Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd. in 1998.

E.J. has trained at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, NH, NH, where he completed course-work in Practical and Defensive Handgun, Conceal Carry Pistol, Shotguns, Precision Scope Rifle and Kidnapping Prevention.

E.J. plays a Yamaha Recording Custom drum set with Zilldjian cymbals. His first drum set was a 5-piece Slingerland with Zildjians. He grew-up worshiping Neil Peart (RIP) of the band Rush, and loves the song Tom Sawyer—the name of his family’s boat, a Grady-White Canyon 306. He grew up in Mattapoisett, MA, an idyllic small town on the water near Cape Cod. He spends time in Newport, RI and Bartlett, NH—both as far away from Wall Street as one could mentally get. The Newport office is on a quiet, tree lined street not far from the harbor and the log cabin in Bartlett, NH, the “Live Free or Die” state, sits on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West and Paris.

Please get in touch with E.J. at ejsmith@yoursurvivalguy.com

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