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It has often been said that someone can tell how far a person will go in life by the circle of friends he keeps. This is certainly true for an athlete who life is complicated by an abnormal work schedule and can be plagued by location issues. Then, add the pressures of being in the spotlight and others’ demands can create an enormous burden for the athlete to shoulder.
Under these circumstances, it is important that the athlete have an inner circle of family and friends that she can truly trust. An athlete may need to delegate relocation or money issues, and those handling those matters need to have the athlete’s best interest at heart and not their own agenda.
As mentioned earlier this week, Jack Johnson’s financial future was undone by his parents. So, for the athlete to consider anyone above reproach could be a fatal mistake. It is just as easy for a family member to steer the athlete wrong as Joe Smoe from down the street. And steering someone wrong does not lend itself to just financial decisions; it includes career direction, practicing practices, love, and just life decisions in general.