... CONTINUED FROM COVER Turner. As a Redskins fan, it was fun to talk football with him, without interruption, for 30 minutes. (If you’re an NFL fan, going to the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is a great place to hang out with all the coaches and front- office people.) And I know all the good restaurants and bars in Indianapolis. But that’s about it. The most important thing about failures is to learn something from them, and those lessons are the most valuable items I got from the experience. First, being an NFL fan and being an NFL agent are two separate things. I enjoy being a fan. I did not enjoy being an agent. So, I learned to better align what I do with my time and money with what I really want. Second, don’t be naïve. For me to have succeeded as an agent, I would have had to make sacrifices that would have affected other people. It’s not a business for married people with children. You cannot succeed without traveling — you will not be home very much. And there is a ton of competition. As with most vocations, the top 10% of the agents represent about 75% of the players. By its very nature, there aren’t many players to represent. It is hypercompetitive. Having said all that, I am glad I did it. I tried something crazy, I learned a lot about something completely new to me, and I took a risk.
2020 is a special year for an assortment of reasons, one of which being that it is a leap year! I know all too well about leap years because I was born on Feb. 28. When I tell people my birthday, the typical response is “Well, good thing it wasn’t a leap day!” To make the most of every leap day, I try to do something fun with my wife and family. In anticipation of my birthday and Feb. 29, I found some fun events in the area that I think everyone should know about! SHIVER IN THE RIVER On Feb. 29, join the Richmond community in cleaning up our outdoors! The annual event raises money for Keep Virginia Beautiful and takes an active part in preserving our natural landscape. The morning starts with cleaning up the banks of the James River, then the festival kicks off with the 5K marathon. The race is open to all ages and experience levels, so you can run or walk at your own pace. The 5K ends with a chilly dip back at the James River. After your plunge, warm up with a heated blanket provided by event staff and enjoy live music, local food, and craft beverages. WINTER HONEY FESTIVAL On Saturday, Feb. 8, join fellow bee and wildlife enthusiasts for a day full of outdoor events and honey. Have an interest in beekeeping? There will be several classes you can attend to learn all about how to maintain healthy hives. In addition to beekeeping classes, there will be several wilderness walks, elk viewings, and other nature-based activities. When you’re not enjoying the bees or the outdoors, be sure to check out all the vendors in attendance who supply local food, wine, and all sorts of bee-themed wares. GALAXYCON Join the rest of the fandom community for a three-day event running Feb. 28 through March 1. Regardless of what you geek out over, there is something for everyone. If you are a classic film fan, you will have the opportunity to see the work of cinema greats like Ricou Browning (“Creature From the Black Lagoon”), Sam J. Jones (“Flash Gordon”), and many others! Do you have any fun events planned for the extra day this February? If so, let me know the next time you’re in the office! I’m always looking for something fun to do with the family. LEAP DAY FAMI LY FUN ARE YOU MAK ING THE MOST OF YOUR EXTRA DAY ?
-Kevin W. Mottley
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