I think the phrase "changed my life" gets thrown around too much. It takes a lot to turn a life around, something huge. In the past 18 months, my life has made a complete 180. I've gone from a slump to a peak faster than anyone else I know. Here's five moments from my Youth Leadership Team experience and how they changed my life. 

Who ever thought that turning a jump rope, spiking a volleyball, or dribbling a basketball would have such a big impact on a person’s quality of life? Being an active member in the community can have many positive effects on you, like learning how to resist peer pressure and make decisions on your own.