In the enticing poem by Will Friend titled "Good Hurt," the poem struck the hearts of athletes including myself. Not only did this poem intrigue me, it had me gain insight on all the different forms of "good hurt" that lead to becoming a successful athlete such as running extra sets of a work out or drinking a protein shake over a greasy burger. As a baseball player, this poem makes me grasp a connection with all the other players while practicing. It also served as a boost of determination as it made my desire to enhance my game as I look forward to the upcoming season. Will Friend captivates the hearts of many aspiring athletes who are looking to take that extra step into not becoming a decent athlete, but a great athlete. Thank you Will Friend for giving us a motivating story that has my goals in the nearby base path.