Grit Machine DNA
Welcome to Grit Machine DNA.Through this series we interview everyday Americans who lead remarkable lives and serve as powerful examples of faith, family and grit. The goal of Grit Machine DNA is twofold…first to inspire all Americans to dream big, do more, become more and understand that great things happen when we assume personal responsibility. The second goal of the series is to introduce people to silent heroes everywhere -our neighbors, our teachers, first responders, coaches, fathers, mothers- who are doing powerful things without fanfare and whose lives offer us lessons and values we can all learn from. Join me in this wonderful journey as we discuss what it means to build Grit Machine DNA by hearing from people who do it every day. To learn more, please visit my website: davidamorales.com The song at the end of the video is played by Grupo Mapeyé, La Orquesta Criolla Nacional de Puerto Rico.
Grit Machine DNA
Grit Machine DNA: Brian Smith
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David Morales
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Season 1
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Episode 4
On this episode of Grit Machine DNA I talk with Coach Brian Smith, who was a classmate of mine at Lynn Classical High School. Brian's journey has been nothing short of remarkable…from poverty in the streets of Lynn to one of America’s best high school football coaches, to fatherhood…Brian is a living testament of what faith, family, integrity and perseverance produce.
If you’re looking for inspiration from someone who has come from nothing and continues to inspire hundreds of kids every day, Brian is your guy! His message is to live by the 3 P's of life:
- Pride - be proud of who you are and where you're from and be prideful in everything you do
- Passion - have grit, tenacity and determination to succeed at anything you do
- Poise - always have an understanding of circumstances and have poise under pressure
He currently serves as the Head Coach and Athletic director at C.E. Murray High School in South Carolina. He is the winningest coach in school history and was recognized in 2015 as the statewide Coach of the year. He is a husband, father, son and one of the most humble, kindest and hardest people I know. I am proud to call him my friend. Meet Brian Smith on this episode of Grit Machine DNA.