Today my conversation is with Sam Acho he is an NFL football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Texas, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Chicago Bears.

I so enjoyed my conversation with Sam because he has a story to share. Sam is an encourager, a faith filled man who wants to help you discover how you can live a better life by getting real.

In his book LET THE WORLD SEE YOU: HOW TO BE REAL IN A WORLD FULL OF FAKES Sam sees people hiding their gifts and talents even Sam hid his until he knew better.  As an NFL linebacker, for example, he earned his MBA but told no one because he was afraid of what people might think if they found out that he cared about things that weren't "normal" for his profession. After many years of hiding himself, the person he had become had no connection to the real Sam. Only when he lost a friend and a mentor did he realize he was doing it all wrong--just like many us do, when we try to become someone we're not. All the while, we ignore the unique gifts and talents and personality we truly possess.

But there is another way of living: Let the world see you. Your quirks, your passions, and your inner desires were not given to you by accident. And the world needs your gifts. Being the real you pays big. No one else has what you have. No one else can share what you share. Let the World See You helps crack the shell of people who are in hiding and reveals the benefits of a lifestyle lived on purpose.

Purchase Sam's book at your local bookstore and online at Amazon