Muscle Minute #16: 6th Man Mentality

“If you slip, I’m taking your spot, and I won’t give it back.”

I’ve always seen myself as that 6th man, the underdog—the one who’s hungry to prove he deserves the spot. Truth is, greatness in anything isn’t easy to maintain if you don’t know how to grind.

I learned early on that minimal gains in sports took a ton of work, and that frustration forced me to stay consistent. Now, I apply that same relentless mindset to everything I do.

I’m good with being the bench guy—because once I get in, I’ll dive headfirst for the ball and never let go.