HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL YAEGER!

Over the years a few friends of mine were kind enough to help me give you the greatest gift of all – wisdom. Please read their letters and grow!

John Wooden

John Wooden

Legendary UCLA head basketball coach

"May you grow up in a world of enduring peace among all nations and love among all people."

Nick Saban

Nick Saban

University of Alabama head football coach

"What does it take to be successful? A clear vision of what you wish to accomplish."

Cal Ripkin, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Former shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles

"Work hard, there are no shortcuts."

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Greatest NBA player of all time

Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft

Chief Executive Officer of the New England Patriots

"Before you say or do anything, you should always be patient."

John Calipari

John Calipari

University of Kentucky head basketball coach

"Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way"

Steve Wojciechowski

Steve Wojciechowski

Marquette University head basketball coach

"Win every day by having a great attitude."

Dale Brown

Dale Brown

Long-time LSU head basketball coach

"Watch out for your father's elbows, he can be brutal with them!"

Steve Young

Steve Young

Retired quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

"Be the best person you know how to be and allow everything else to fall as it may."

Tony Dungy

Tony Dungy

Long-time NFL head coach of the Indianapolis Colts

"Put God first in your life, and let him guide you."

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States of America

"Read a lot. Reading makes it possible to realize your dreams."

Mack Brown

Mack Brown

Former head football coach at the University of Texas

"Choose friends you admire and want to be like. We become who we hang out with."

Steve Young

Mario Andretti

The most successful American in the history of racing

"Your reputation is more important than anything you might accomplish."

Tony Dungy

Bob Stoops

Retired head football coach at University of Oklahoma

"Define success in your life by pursuing what defines peace, happiness and fulfillment."

George W. Bush

Jay Wright

Head basketball coach at Villanova University

"Every morning when you wake up, take a moment to think to yourself about how you're going to go about your day."

Mack Brown

Joe Gibbs

Former head coach of the Washington Redskins

"My prayer is that, early in your life, you will begin to consider a personal relationship with God."

Over the years a few friends of mine were kind enough to help me give you the greatest gift of all – wisdom. Please read their letters and grow!

John Wooden

John Wooden

Legendary UCLA head basketball coach

"May you grow up in a world of enduring peace among all nations and love among all people."

Nick Saban

Nick Saban

University of Alabama head football coach

"What does it take to be successful? A clear vision of what you wish to accomplish."

Cal Ripkin, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Former shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles

"Work hard, there are no shortcuts."

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Greatest NBA player of all time

"First and foremost, be true to yourself."

Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft

Chief Executive Officer of the New England Patriots

"Before you say or do anything, you should always be patient."

John Calipari

John Calipari

University of Kentucky head basketball coach

"Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way"

Steve Wojciechowski

Steve Wojciechowski

Marquette University head basketball coach

"Win every day by having a great attitude."

Dale Brown

Dale Brown

Long-time LSU head basketball coach

"Watch out for your father's elbows, he can be brutal with them!"

Steve Young

Steve Young

Retired quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

"Be the best person you know how to be and allow everything else to fall as it may."

Tony Dungy

Tony Dungy

Long-time NFL head coach of the Indianapolis Colts

"Put God first in your life, and let him guide you."

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States of America

"Read a lot. Reading makes it possible to realize your dreams."

Mack Brown

Mack Brown

Former head football coach at the University of Texas

"Choose friends you admire and want to be like. We become who we hang out with."

Steve Young

Mario Andretti

The most successful American in the history of racing

"Your reputation is more important than anything you might accomplish."

Tony Dungy

Bob Stoops

Retired head football coach at University of Oklahoma

"Define success in your life by pursuing what defines peace, happiness and fulfillment."

George W. Bush

Jay Wright

Head basketball coach at Villanova University

"Every morning when you wake up, take a moment to think to yourself about how you're going to go about your day."

Mack Brown

Joe Gibbs

Former head coach of the Washington Redskins

"My prayer is that, early in your life, you will begin to consider a personal relationship with God."