Support
To perform at our best we can’t go it alone. We need people we trust to support, guide, and hold us accountable at times.
We all need people in our lives that see us for who we truly are, recognize the potential we have, and push us to be our best.
Everyone needs someone in their life they trust to help keep them grounded or to change course depending on the situation.
We all need someone to help push us towards reaching our full potential.
No one can go through life and accomplish everything they are capable of without the help, support, and guidance from others along the way.
Everyone needs someone in their lives that recognizes when they are struggling or upset and really need a hug.
The people we need to lift us up especially during very challenging situations usually show up when we need them the most. Often they were already there and we just didn’t realize it.
There are times we need the help and support of others to face the challenges in front of us and there are times we must face them alone.
Some paths are meant to be traveled with others and some by ourselves. However as long as we believe we are never truly alone.
As long as our faith is strong and we believe then we are never truly alone and have all the support we need to overcome any challenge.
About willieryder
Willie Ryder spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps working in Communications and Information Technology in multiple different Leadership roles. He then went to work at Microsoft where he has been for almost 15 years now working in Engineer, Manager, and Leadership roles.
Willie is very passionate about his personal and professional development and also helping others grow. Especially our next generation. He was an active member in Toastmasters for 8 years where he worked on his Communications and Leadership skills and has mentored many others in these areas.
Willie has been a year round youth basketball coach at www.YesICanBasketball.com for 13 years where he has had the wonderful opportunity to work with and coach 100's of kids of all ages. The past 6 years he has regularly volunteered to speak about character traits and mentor kids at the nearby public elementary schools. Over the last 3 years he has been a volunteer mentor with the nonprofit organization www.RightMovesForYouth.org where he tries to make a positive impact on some of the local High School students.
Willie has been married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, a son, and a Siberian Husky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, attending and serving at Elevation Church, Coaching youth basketball, Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Running.
Willie Ryder - A Dreamer on a Journey 