"It was up to me to go out and earn a contract, to show the coaches I had the ability to mature, learn and make myself a better player, " said Lamb.

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Like many 20-somethings, I went to a good college, got a job, struggled through the worst of the recession, and put myself back through school to make myself a better leader in the workplace.

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YES, AND I will cast a wider net, make sure that I stay grounded by taking better care of myself, and be one of the successful 90%.

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