" We all have what it takes to do exactly what we want to do in life, no matter what anyone else says. If someone tells you, “You can’t do this because you are [fill in the blank],” I say embrace the challenge. Wear it like a new pair of Converse or Jordans. Meet it head-on. "

― Kwame Alexander , The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life