Deryck

Laid back, quiet, goofy, serious, and spontaneous all in one. People say I’m different…I just tell em, “I’m not scared to be different”. I’ve never drank, never smoked, and never will. That’s just my personal preference based on some generational curses that run through my family. I figure why drink and smoke when I’ve watched what it’s done to my family, knowing that I’m no better than them. It’s not worth it to me, and I refuse to put my wife and kids through the same things I had to go through. At the same time, I know I’m not better than anyone, and I don’t look down on anybody because I know it was only God’s grace that got me where I am today . I’ve had every excuse not to make it…from drugs, violence and dysfunction…to hand-me-down clothes and not having a REAL man in my life. But instead of using that as a crutch, I used it as motivation to feel my way through life and find out who I really am. I’ve learned to never sacrifice who you are because of your peers or surroundings…because your peers aint payin yo bills, and your peers aint goin to jail for you (I had to learn that the hard way). Don't get me wrong...I was a lil knuckle head at one time. I lived that life because I thought I had no other option, not because it was cool. But I was confused, I didnt know any better. And anybody who's had to live that life will tell you...It aint nuttin to brag about. I love to have a good time, but I’m not big on clubs and parties. I guess fun for me may be boring to some people. I love music, traveling, working out, learning new things, cooking for everybody at my house, singing ( I can’t sing though haha), freestylin (Tash you can’t see me!...nah, I can’t rap either), investing into my people helping them reach their dreams, and going to Church. Yeah, that’s right….lol…Goin to church. I’m not an angel, not by far…I have problems and issues just like everyone else. And I probably struggle with some of the same things that 99% of you do. But I’m tryin. I’m trying to better myself mentally, physically, financially, and spiritually. I’m learning to open my mind to new ideas, new goals, and new visions. I’m learning to take chances, trust, and step out on faith. And I’m learning how to be a REAL man, father, husband, and friend. Right now I’m on a mission to reset the trend. To let people know that it’s ok to be yourself. You don’t have to be thuggin to get respect. You don’t have to lie to get what you want. And you don’t have to be a ball player or a rapper to be successful. Most importantly, never forget where you come from. I'm actually home alot now, rehabing from a surgery I had a lil while back. So I'm still on my grind till I get back on that green. I have a non-profit organization called “Inspiring Minds”. It’s a youth and community empowerment program that teaches people to take the limits off of their dreams. I’m a product of my environment, but I didn’t allow my environment to direct my future. And if I can make it, I know you can. Much Luv
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