It’s normal to feel apart from the crowd. Being different is what makes us special, so why are we so afraid of it? I can understand not wanting to stand out all the time, but you can be yourself without standing out too. The person I admire is a man known for a lot, as he isn’t your typical WWE wrestler. Austin Watson is an unconventional man in a close-minded world; I look up to him because he follows his dreams, breaks social expectations, and finds happiness in everything he does. Born in and raised a true ‘90s kid in Columbus, Georgia, Austin’s childhood plays a large role in his life today. He is a WWE wrestler who has gear based on his favorite ‘90s cartoons and games. Along with winning championship titles in the ring, he is also earning one in the classroom by working towards his PhD. Watson serves the community as well, by participating in events meant to encourage kids to do things such as: reading, sportsmanship, and standing up to bullying.
Watson started wrestling school right after graduating high school, but the secondary school didn’t stop there. He earned a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and philosophy, and is
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This is something that I just have to do. When I was coming up, my parents instilled in me the notion that no one can ever take your mind from you. They can kick you, they can call you names, but if you have your education, they can never ever take that from you. Knowledge is the greatest weapon of all.” Adding onto that, he also mentioned that he believes people have a skewed perspective of what they believe wrestlers are. He wants to change this by becoming the first wrestler to have a PhD. Having the ability to rise against the status quo is a powerful thing, and he is not afraid to break the barriers. This is the main thing that I admire about this man, and try to do myself when I feel as though I am being