I wouldn't say I have an exact philosophy to which I live by, but I make it a point to live my life centered in Christ everyday and to always go after what I want. My faith and love for God is the driving force behind everything I do, and it was for a long time, even when I didn't know it. As I have grown in my faith and as a man, my mindset and thinking has changed immensely. I have always been highly ambitious and the type of person to never settle when going after something I want. While always seeking perfection and trying to achieve new heights in every aspect of my life, I often failed miserably. Handling failure has never been something I've done with grace, especially being accustom to success as an athlete and student growing up. Becoming a student-athlete here at UC and finding myself as a man was filled with failure and for a long time I was confused and frustrated because I didn't feel in control of my life. It wasn't until I realized that God was in control, not me, that I began to gain peace and find answers. Once I surrendered my life to Christ and realized straining myself for perfection with out him was only making me weak, I became stronger than ever. I've always been a believer and prayed regularly, but I was fighting God for control over things I couldn't control and didn't even realize it. When I gave Him my struggles and put my full effort, trust, and love into him I started to reap blessings. I'm still highly ambitious and have a "why not" attitude to things I want to achieve, but now these things are through and for Christ. I give God my struggles to handle when I feel overwhelmed. I am no longer stubborn and think I can take on life alone. Now, through Him I cannot be shaken and no challenge is too great.
Bearcats of Cincinnati: Nathan Moore
