Kevin Carroll
The Katalyst
Nike
Portland, OR
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Kevin's Open Road
Kevin's goal of becoming a professional athlete was stopped short by blowing out his knee. After two intense knee surgeries, Kevin found a passion in Sports Medicine while he rehabilitated himself back to normal. His first job as a sports trainer was at a high school. He went on to work at a Jr. College, and finally worked his way up to being the head trainer of the 76ers basketball team in his hometown of Philadelphia. After serving in one of the most coveted positions in sports medicine for several years, Kevin met a man named Howard White, who convinced him to come work for Nike, where he has remained ever since as the Katalyst.

 
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Bouncing this ball
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When is the last time you took a risk?


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Taking Risks
I don\'t remember the last time I took a risk because I don\'t do it often. I get scared of the consequences and I over analyze the situation which is something I wish I didn\'t do. It\'s just the way I am though. This video was inspiring and taught me to take more risks. You need to take risks in life because if you don\'t you\'ll always wonder what could\'ve been, or what could\'ve happened. You don\'t want to live your life with so many regrets. Living life to the fullest involves risks. He didn\'t let people break him down and he just kept following his dream and he made it and now that people see what a success he became they regret ever telling him he would never make it. So you should do what you love and never let anyone tell you it\'s not possible because they\'re wrong. Anything\'s possible.
One Day at a Time
The last time i took a risk was when i get behind a wheel of a car because you dont know if someone will hit your car and youll die.
Risk
I would say that the last time I took a risk was when I walked out my door this morning. I say this because every time I am out in the open there is always a chance that it will be the last time I walk there or, sit there, or talk to friend here. You never know what could happen to you, life is very unpredictable.
pantojam
this video was enthralling and comunicated its meaning to me, you have to take risks to find your joy not listen to what colleges tell you you can always do that, now its the time to act and take a chance on what you really want to do.
Passion
Passion is something no one in life can teach you. You can be influenced by a person but that gut instinct is the driving factor that only you can find. Kevin Carrol is absolutely right we have to find our \"red rubber ball\" with out that purpose or happiness in life what is really the point.
Joyful
Anything you want to do you can do it, just take the risk to fnd out the joy..
Title
well I always take risks, even if i get in trouble, but hey its worth it. It was tuesday after school i went to my friends house and played the drums, it was sweet. I love making music, but when i got home i got in trouble, i hadnt done any homework or anything and my mom grounded me.
Taking a Risk for Joy
I always thought that risks were something that was negative and were always go to be negative, because you just don\'t know what the outcome is going to be. But after taking risks of my own, I came to realize that they aren\'t always negative. Taking a risk could be the best thing you ever did in your life. You just need the courage to take them. This video has inspired me to not be afraid of taking risks because they are a part of life, whether they are good or bad it\'s going to build you as a person. Taking a risk could possibly be what it takes to find your joy in life.
My Most Recent Risk: Big/Small
Small Risk- When I got home earlier today, I changed my tongue ring to a shorter one. I only waited 2 weeks instead of 3-6. Big Risk- On New Years I did 2 really risky things, but i don\'t wanna say what or get into detail :\\ .
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