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 verse is my absolute favorite, I actually have it tattooed that’s how important it is to me. It can powerfully relate to the role of a positive mindset in life, sport, and career by highlighting the importance of trust, patience, and perspective in the face of uncertainty. Having a positive mindset has helped me become a better teammate and leader during times I could have easily fallen short.
For me, my biggest test in life thus far has been my knee injuries. I have torn both of my ACLs, one entering freshman year, and one now, sophomore year. I saw my life change when I accepted what had happened, and instead of wondering “why me?” I embraced the suck because perspective is everything when it comes to adversity. I know that a positive mindset reminds you that your journey is bigger than one moment. These experiences shape you into exactly who you are meant to be. This relates to any instance in life whether it is life, sport or career. Everything happens for a reason and ultimately leads to a greater plan God already has written for you!
My name is Emma Duval I am from Naperville, Illinois. I am on the D1 women’s soccer team at The University of Florida and I am majoring in Sports Management, minoring in Business. As a student athlete, I have gone through many experiences that have helped shape my character. The one that speaks the most about me and my story is resilience. I am never shy from a challenge and my work ethic as a student-athlete will transfer into any future employment and opportunities.
