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“The more I pay attention to what's going on inside, the more I realize that how I feel, and how I react to what I feel, really creates my reality. And the more in touch I can be, the better chance I have to control what's happening in my life.”

Quote by Ricky Williams

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Ricky Williams (full name Errick Lynne Williams Jr.) is a former American professional football running back, born on May 21, 1977. He played college football at the University of Texas, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1998. Selected fifth overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1999 NFL Draft, he later played for the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens. Known for his unique running style and physical prowess, Williams was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. However, his career was marred by multiple suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. After retiring, he became a yoga instructor and health advocate, openly discussing mental health and cannabis use. more

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