... career. He had the world in his hands and took it all for granted.

Through a tough journey living in the projects, and an early departure from college football, this former No. 1 pick has grasped a new meaning to the word life.

As human beings, we all learn from our past, and we strive to use what we learned in the past to benefit our future, and the futures of those around us.

The following is a recap of what Michael Vick has been through, and a reminder that second chances must not be taken for granted.

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