The word “hero” get tossed around a lot these days, but I know someone who really deserves the title. It’s Terek Maddox – NFL trainer and frequent guest on Fried On Business.
Terek has been diligently working to get me into shape after my recent back surgery. I’m getting stronger, and my limp is finally starting to go away.
Our Saturday workout is usually an hour at the gym in my apartment building, followed by some aquatic therapy at the pool.
Recently, we had just wrapped things up and headed down to the water when we ran into a large group of kids gathered poolside for a party.
Out of nowhere a toddler, no more than 18 months old, flys past and belly flops into the water. Turns out, however, that he can’t swim. His older sister jumps in to save him, and she starts sinking too.
Now, my back is better, but it’s not that much better. I’m not in a position to help. No one else is helping, either. They’re freaking out, but that’s all. So I start yelling for Terek.
He zooms past, dives into the pool, and gets both safely to the side.
Terek saved the day, but in all of the mayhem one thing got missed. No one ever said thank you.
So that’s what I’m doing now. I’m saying a big THANK YOU to Terek Maddox for taking action when one else would. Thank you for being one of the highest-quality people I have ever met.
You can follow Terek Maddox on Twitter @terekmaddox and on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/terekmaddox. Or just give him a call at 786-278-5584.
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