On World Mental Health Day, let us all remember to be there for each other in times of need.

Just because someone seems ok, it doesn’t mean they are—you never know what’s going on behind someone’s eyes.

We all go through our own struggles, but we don’t have to face them alone.
The best part? It’s really quite easy.

Reach out to a friend. Ask them how they’re doing. Listen to them.

The smallest gesture of support and love can go a long way.
In my baseball days, I had several teammates who suffered from depression.

Some of the best baseball players in the country, playing on a grand stage, but suffering alone.

There was no outlet for support—the NCAA needs to do better to provide resources for its student-athletes.
And we need to continue to completely destroy the stigma associated with mental health struggles.

Progress has been made, but we have a long way to go before everyone feels safe to talk about their personal challenges.

Let’s do better.
Today, I’m thinking of my friend and former teammate Zach Hoffpauir, a kind soul taken from us far too soon.

The Zach Hoffpauir Project is an organization dedicated to bringing more mental health resources to student athletes.

Love and miss you, Zach. zachhoffpauirproject.com

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Here's a simple breakdown of its history, purpose, and why you should (or shouldn't) care:
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There was fear-mongering—and congressional grandstanding—but few have a real understanding of what it all means.

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The United States debt ceiling was formally created as part of the Second Liberty Bond Act of 1917 during World War I.

It was an important step.

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THREAD: Storytelling principles and secrets of The Most Magical Place on Earth:
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The park—which covers 43 square miles (2x the size of Manhattan!)—can teach us a lot about enhancing our own storytelling.

This thread breaks down the principles and secrets that make Disney World so magical:
Imagineering is the engine.

The Imagineers—a group of artists and engineers—meticulously design every aspect of the storytelling experience.

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Let's cover each:
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Until now.

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I was in the airport today in LA and overheard a TSA agent talking to his colleagues about Evergrande.

Then he said he had read about it from some guy on Twitter named “Saheel” Bloom.

I just smiled, grabbed my bag, and walked away.

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I don’t mean this as a flex (though I get that it feels like one).

I mean it as a reflection of the potential of the internet to create opportunity.

We have a long way to go, but we are inching towards a more meritocratic world.

I’m committed to paying it forward—join me.
I put my time and money where my mouth is on this.

I keep my DMs open for a reason—and anyone who I have interacted with on here can attest to that.

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