Terry Crews: the man, the myth, the legend. The king of pectoral popping has been captivating audiences for years with his undeniable charisma and magnetic charm. From his chaotically wonderful work in older Old Spice ads to his unforgettable performance in "White Chicks," Terry Crews is responsible for countless gut-busting moments. There is much more to him than his rippling muscles; he can teach all of us a lot about how to be a better person in general. Here are five of the best life lesson I’ve gleaned from Mr. Crews.
1. Save your cash.
No one can forget Terry Crews’ famous role of the penny pinching father, Julius in the show "Everybody hates Chris." This character could teach every one of us a thing or two about how to save our money.
2. Don't give up.
Terry Crews seems to be the physical embodiment of hard work. He’s a great example of the power of perseverance.
“Embrace failure. Never never quit. Get very comfortable with that uneasy feeling of going against the grain and trying something new. It will constantly take you places you never thought you could go. This has been my mantra for years. I always remember I won't do things right on the first try. So failure is mandatory for success!” -Terry Crews
3. Make 'em laugh.
It’s easy to see that comedy comes pretty natural to Terry Crews, it flows through his movements, mannerisms, and practically out of his fingertips. He's has been making us laugh for years and teaches us that if you keep people smiling you keep 'em in your corner.
“When someone can, on a worldwide level, make someone laugh, that's power.” -Terry Crews
4. Be brave.
Terry Crews is an undeniable physical force. He has muscles on his muscles, but if you ask him his definition of strength he goes beyond the superficial. Through his career and real-life social justice work, Terry Crews show us how to defy labels and not be boxed into society’s prescribed stereotypes.
“I constantly get out of my comfort zone. Looking cool is the easiest way to mediocrity. The coolest guy in my high school ended up working in a car wash. Once you push yourself into something new, a whole new world of opportunities opens up. But you might get hurt; in fact, you will get hurt. But amazingly when you heal, you are somewhere you've never been” -Terry Crews
5. Be yourself.
Nothing is better than accepting who you are inside and out. Our value comes from much more than what people think about. Terry Crews is never afraid to be himself and sets a perfect example of embracing every part of who you are.
“The thing that you think is imperfect about you is the thing that makes you who you are. It separates you from everybody else. I have a scar on my lip, and for years I hated it. But now it's become my thing. It's like, without it, I'm not me. You can't be perfect, so enjoy your imperfections. I can't stress that enough.” -Terry Crews
“Never let anyone define you. You are the only person who defines you. No one can speak for you. Only you speak for you. You are your only voice.” -Terry Crews
“You can't be perfect, so enjoy your imperfections.” -Terry Crews
