Believe

Recently one of the founders of TAPOUT has died tragically.  His name was Charles "Mask" Lewis.  I never really knew to much about Mask or the company other than it is the pioneer clothing line of mixed marial arts, the biggest sponser of fighters and of the mixed marial arts world.  But when I found out that Mask passed away, it seemed to have effected me. Its such a tragic event when anyone passes away.  So I started reading all about Mask.  He was really a great person.  He truly has inspired me more than I ever thought.  Here is a quote from him..

"Life is full of influences; It's your application that sets you apart. That's something I wrote to myself and completely believe in. You can't be scared to set out to do something in life because you believe it may be similar to something, or because you don't know the clear cut path on how you're going to accomplish your goal or dream! Just take a step towards your belief daily - fearlessly, wholeheartedly, digging and dreaming within yourself, believing that as you push on through sacrifice, you will one day stand alone on top of a hill that you created that now encourages and inspires others to chase their dream. Knowing that through tenacity and patience anything can be achieved." Mask 

(I hope that this is not illegal to copy & post this)

I just can't say enough things about how this man, who was somewhat unkown to me, has now been one of the biggest influences in my life.  His words are so inspiring to me that they are giving me hope to succeed in life and to excel at what I love doing.  

RIP Charles "Mask" Lewis  3/11/2009