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     There is an African word that does not translate easily into English. This word is "ubuntu." This word essentially means "I am because you are," or "we rise by lifting others." This word is not a word, but a way of life. Ubuntu means I can not reach my full capability if my neighbor/friend does not reach their full capability. This way of life is life changing.

    Think about what would happen if everyone tried to live ubuntu. Everyone would be trying to help each other rise. There would be a sense of unity. the 2008 Boston Celtics used this mentality to help propel them to a very successful season (the first in a long time). The coach told the rookies to go research the word and sell it to the team. They did a phenomenal job, and that is the main reason the team worked so well together.

    As a coach some day, I would love to incorporate this into wrestling. Wrestling is seen as an individual sport most of the time, but practice time is crucial to success in wrestling. Because of this, there is a tremendous need for ubuntu; if I am not the best wrestler/practice partner to my partner for that day, then my partner cannot wrestle their best and reach their full potential, either. Conversely, if my partner is pushing me to be my best, then I can raise my bar and become the best partner that I can be for them.

    Ubuntu is a way of life, not just a word.

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