My buddy Jim sent me an email when he found out I was working as a Loan Officer, and I have never met anyone so insightful.  I used to work with Jim at Anthony's restaurant here in Spokane up until he moved and I moved on.  I had never even considered what being an impact player meant, or how to be one.  But now that I do, I know better how to utilize myself for my own benefit and the benefit of others.  I want you to read this letter and ask yourself, "Am I an Imapact Player?"

     Hello my friend. Brad, listen you are an impact player & don't let anyone steal your dream. " Rare are the people who begin their career as stars. And those that do sometimes find that their success is like that of some child actors: After a brief flash in the pan, they are never able to recapture the attention they got early on. Most successful people go through an apprenticeship or period of seasoning. Look at quarterback Joe Montana, who was induced into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2000. He spent two years on the bench as a backup before being named the San Francisco 49ers starter. And as he was breaking records & leading his team to Super Bowls, the person who sat on the bench as a backup to him was Steve Young, another great quarterback. Some talented team members are recognized early for their great potential & are groomed to succeed. Others labor in obscurity for years--learning, growing, & gaining experience. Then after a decade of hard work, they become " overnight successes." Given the right encouragement, training, & opportunities, nearly anyone w/ desire has the potential to emerge as an impact player. Brad, you are an IMPACT player. I know you will succeed.  Friends always, Jim.

       Being an impact player is all about attitude.  When someone says to you, "You have an attitude." You tell them "Thanks a lot" because attitude will help you succeed.  It will help you define yourself as a professional and bring you closer to being an impact player.  Another part of being an Impact Player is your ability to "Stick to your Guns!" You need to realize your strengths and mold your business around those strengths. 

       I hope you all the best, and good luck!

Bradski

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