Wisdom And Motivation In King Nahh By Nyeeam Hudson

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Children and teenagers often look to those older than them as examples of wisdom and motivation. Nyeeam Hudson, known as "King Nahh", is an 11-year-old boy who appeared on a “Good Morning America,” clip that went viral. He has shown that inspiring and motivating others is not so much about age as it is about attitude.

One of the key attributes “King Nahh” demonstrates is optimism. At one point, he talks about how another kid made fun of the brand of shoes “King Nahh” was wearing. Instead of getting angry with the kid, he responds by saying that it is not what is on his feet that matters. It is what is inside his head that matters.

In what appears as wisdom far beyond his years, “King Nahh” compares confidence to a sandcastle. He says that

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