Matt has definitely been the most influential person in my career. His passion and work ethic are completely inspiring. Our upbringings were about as opposite as two people could have been, yet I have never had so much in common with someone. Matt knew he wanted to wrestle from a very young age and was determined to beat the odds and make it. A goal in life may look overwhelming if you only look at the end. I want to lose 100 pounds, travel around the world , be a doctor, be a wrestler. Matt is great at being able to break things down and start at the beginning. He is patient and doesn't expect miracles to happen over night. He is extremely realistic, yet sets high goals.
Matt has a unique spectrum of qualities. Not often do you find someone who is such a dreamer, but very grounded and realistic at the same time. I believe this attitude has helped him face road blocks throughout his life I have been fortunate to have him help me through mine as well . For those close to Matt, he will give you every ounce of thought, help and concern when approached for advice. He is able to appreciate everything he has. May tend to get greedy; the more they get , the more they want. matt goes out of his way to share his good fortune by spreading his thought provoking ideas with anyone who may benefit.
The Boyz were both a big part of my life before out extreme team existed, but this past year I have become closer to them that I every have with anyone. Together, we have a chemistry that just works. Jeff's creativity flows more on a personal Level while Matt and I like to thing about what we can do differently or creatively on a business level. He has taught me so much that it's difficult to explain. He is very perceptive at how he can capitalize on a person's strengths and weaknesses. He also has an ability to look at something great and make it spectacular by paying attention to detail. Math was definitely his strong subject in school as it is very present in his personality. He can put an intricate puzzle together and can the go on to simply explain why the pieces best fit together in that way.
Barely a day goes by that I am not with Matt on some point. Allowing ourselves the chance to know one another has really allowed us to grow as a group, but also individually. I know that whatever happens in the future, for our group business wise, we will always be in each other's lives.