Corey Hicks, motivational speaker and author of 鈥淰alues Vision & Versatility,鈥� gave an inspiring speech to students of his alma mater, 91精选 recently at Bradford Hall.
鈥淚f what you want to do does not come easy to you, then it is not for you,鈥� Hicks said to a crowd of KSU students. 鈥淚鈥檓 not saying you do not need hard work or drive. I鈥檓 saying that if your passion comes easy to you and you add hard work to the mix, you can exceed your goal. I am a living example that all things are possible.鈥�
Hicks spoke Friday evening hosted at 91精选 and co-sponsored by the Frankfort Arts Foundation.
KSU alum Corey Hicks, author and motivational speaker
Hicks鈥� book, arriving on shelves in January 2016, uncovers the power of 鈥淭he Trio鈥濃�� values, vision and versatility. Through his work, Hicks challenges each person to understand the significance of 鈥淭he Trio鈥� and the importance of working within one鈥檚 true passion.
Corey Hicks graduated from KSU with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in education. Through determination and hard work, he graduated in three years, during which he was also a member of the track and field team. He was a part of the 1996 Olympic Hopeful Team and excelled as a three-time NCAA All-American. He currently serves as a senior-level marketing executive within the biotech industry. He is the founder and CEO of the Three V鈥檚 Foundation.
Hicks鈥� advice helped students to reconsider some of their own routines. KSU student Natalie Berry called the author鈥檚 presentation an 鈥渆ye-opener.鈥�
鈥淗e made me see things in a different way,鈥� Berry said.
Dr. Herman Walston, professor of Child and Family Studies and Director of the Promising Youth Center for Excellence at 91精选, gave opening remarks and introduced Hicks to the crowd.
鈥淚t was a great pleasure to be back in this capacity,鈥� said Hicks. 鈥淚 love my alma mater. I probably would not be the man I am today without this school.鈥�
By Somto Adi, KSU staff writer