Forty years ago the chances of journalists reporting - or the authorities even prosecuting - a pro athlete were practically nil.

I'd like to add that negotiating is not something to be avoided or feared - it's an everyday part of life.

School gives you the freedom to explore different philosophies, religions, aspects of yourself, and subjects.

For a generation that gets most of its information off a computer screen (be it Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or what have you), an athlete has to be very careful about the public/private aspect of that. Be careful not to be overly critical, be careful with use of language, and understand the whole world is watching.

I try to live in the moment, every moment.

There's never a benefit to bragging too much about a deal because the only sure thing is that I'm probably going to be dealing with that same general manager or that same person over and over again.

It's learning how to negotiate to keep both sides happy - whether it's for a multi-million dollar contract or just which show to watch on TV, that determines the quality and enjoyment of our lives.