There are a few role models I have in the sporting world. First is renowned sport lumberjack Raphael Goodsman, whose famed Hotsaw technique captured multiple repeat National Lumberjacking Championships. What I most admire about Mr. Goodsman is the raw ferocity with which he attacks every challenge presented before him, there is never an obstacle too great he cannot overcome and that is something I strive to imitate in all aspects of my training and life. Another one of my role models is Jerry Rice, who I try to model my game after. What I say is, Goodsman is more of an attitude, a way of life. Rice is about achieving perfection in my craft, and to do that I need to mimic Rice's dedication to the grind and performance on the field. Of course, it would be remiss of me to neglect mentioning Takeru Kobayashi, who reminds me most of all that sheer willpower is one of the greatest assets a champion can have. When Kobayashi was facing defeat in the 2010 World Hot Dog Eating Championships, did he accept his fate or did he double down on his gastrointestinal discomfort and power through to his third world title in the most prestigious eating contest in the West, the Conney Island Hot Dog Hoedown? You bet your sweet ass he powered through it, and that mindset is something I strive to incorporate in my life every day.