Rico Sharp speaks at the Blacks in Government conference in Tampa about never giving up on yourself, even when family, employers, or divorce knock you down. He advocates self-love, forgiveness, and belief in limitless possibilities, urging listeners to think, plan, walk, talk, dress, and live sharp.
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Hey, it's Rico Sharp here. Listen, I am at the BIG conference. Unfortunately, my time has come to an end where I got to go after 3 workshops. I've had an incredible time. I got a chance to meet some incredible people. Listen, this conference is a conference for everybody to rally around and support. It's BIG, Blacks in Government conference. It's located here in Tampa, Florida as the hosting place this time, but next time it's going to be in a different state. And I need you to just follow online so that you can connect with BIG and be a part of what's happening in our community. community. Now, what I've got out of this community and out of this conference is something that I'm going to take back home with me. It's going to help to reshape my life. It's going to help to strengthen me in the areas where I'm working to fortify my life, to realize my dream, and to make my vision a reality. If I can do it, you can do it too. The last thing I want to say to you is that never give up on you. Sometimes people are going to give up on you. Sometimes family members will give up on you. Some of you have gone through divorce. A husband or wife can give up on you. Sometimes your employer will let you go. They give up on you. But don't you ever give up on yourself. ever give up on you. You have to be your best friend. You have to love you. You have to support you. You have to forgive you when you need to forgive you. And you have to believe that you can do all things and that all things are possible. And regardless of how it started, things are working together for your good. I need to see you in your future doing bigger and better things for your life. I need you to come out of retirement and get your swag back, get your energy back. I need you to begin to realize life is not done with me, and neither am I. I'm going to continue to build upon my dreams and build upon my vision, and leave a legacy so that the world will remember that you lived in this world. I'm Rico Sharp. Remember, life is what you make it. When the opportunity comes, you take it. You be sharp now and maximize the moment and make yourself a great life. And think sharp, plan sharp, walk sharp, talk sharp, dress sharp, live sharp, you'll be sharp. Take it from me, I know. God bless you. Peace. Rico Sharp.