Grymm Gevierre's Reviews > Playing Ball: Life Lessons from My Journey to the Super Bowl and Beyond

Vernon’s memoir is a fantastic look into the mind and motivations about a former NFL linebacker. He talks honestly about his struggles with his mindset and ego, humbling himself as he clashes with teammates and coaches until it clicks: the rough around the edges demeanor doesn’t offset the skill. You need a good mindset and must be willing to sacrifice the parts of yourself that don’t lend themselves toward your goal, and in Vernon’s case, it was being the best football player he could be. His growth and adaptation is admirable, and he outlines his journey well in this book.

There are a ton of great, quotable lines in this book, and a great lesson about chasing your dreams and developing yourself in all aspects in addition to honing your skills.