This is a special segment of Plenty of Positivity where we highlight Rising Stars who exemplify excellence and focus on positivity in their lives to make their dreams come true, while providing others hope and inspiration to chase after their dreams. We are committed to elevating leaders for tomorrow.
This quote to me is just a simple reminder from Saint Paul about the importance of a positive mindset.
I never truly realized how influential and life changing a positive attitude was until I became a college athlete. The core values of the Virginia Military Institute football team are: positive attitude, work ethic, compete and sacrifice. At a school like VMI, the rigors of academics, athletics and the military lifestyle can really weigh you down. When these four core values were introduced, i often overlooked positive attitude, but it was only until i implemented positive thinking that i realized the impact a positive mindset has on everyday activities. Positive thinking has transformed me into the leader, student, and athlete I am today.
I’m Dylan Poley, a rising junior at the Virginia Military Institute. I am an Institute Honors Cadet with a major in International Studies and Political Science and a minor in National Security. I’m a Division I athlete on the football team, and a contracted cadet in the United States Army. I plan on commissioning as an Infantry officer post graduation and attending ranger school. Following my career in the Army I plan on attending law school.
Whenever I find myself stressed or losing my positive attitude, I usually read the word or pray to the Lord.