Professional golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide yesterday. He struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues for years.
In January he won his second PGA Tour event, the Sony Open in Hawaii. During the press conference after the tournament, instead of letting him celebrate and asking him questions about golf, the media asked Grayson one question after another about his addiction and mental health struggles. Instead of getting offended or irritated, Grayson answered every question patiently and honestly.
He was a fighter. Anyone struggling with the same type of issues and in need of encouragement should watch this video. Don't give up. Keep fighting.
I’ve failed many times in my life and career and because of this I’ve learned a lot. Instead of feeling defeated countless times, I’ve used it as fuel to drive me to work harder. So today, join me in accepting our failures. Let’s use them to motivate us to work even harder.