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Instagram has become our visual online journal: we post next to anything, whether it's what we eat, what we're wearing, or where we're going. It's a collection of moments, little square images that reveal a slice of who we are to our followers. Take 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who had a big season last year and holds the team's top job now. The man is kind-hearted, stylish, and built like a beast, and his Instagram profile shows this to a tee, along with much more about the 25-year-old athlete. Here are the 15 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick's Instagram.
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Travel in Style
It might be tempting, but don't step out of your house not looking your best, especially if your wheels (or wings) are already stylish on their own. You never know when destiny might call. Kap knows this well.
Pac Art is the Best Kind of Art
If you have your own crib, surround yourself with what inspires you: and if Tupac can't inspire you, we don't know what can.
If You're Going to Brand Yourself, Do It Right
With great power comes great... style? Kap is capitalizing on his success, and what better way to promote your gear than by wearing it yourself?
Be Confident in Your Skin
Enough said.
Everyone Gets Butterfingers When It Comes to Their Phones
Hey, it happens to the best of us.
Support Your Cross-Town Teams...
When you're on top of the world in the Bay Area, don't forget about the other iconic teams around.
...And Don't Mind the Haters (Even When You Support One That's Out of Town)
Kap took a lot of flack for getting photographed wearing a Dolphins hat. People called him a traitor, but he went to Instagram and responded with:
"This the hat y'all mad at? I'm goin wear what I want regardless of what you think, all you need to worry about is the fact that I grind for my teammates and the 49ers! I plan on doin this until they won't let me in the building! #ridiculous #y'allmustbebored."
Make Time For The People Who Have Your Back
Making dreams come true: that's what Kap did when he greeted this girl on her birthday, after she waited outside the 49ers practice facility for a few hours.
Raising a Pet is a Long-Term Commitment
Kaepernick has had a pet tortoise since he was a kid, and when you get a pet like that, you know you're in it for the long haul.
Give Credit Where It's Due
Guys know that trusted barbers are essential—and Kap gives some earned shout outs to his barbers on his Instagram. The tips probably aren't that bad, either.
No Matter How Successful You Get, Don't Forget About the Children
Kaepernick took some time to hang out with children at Camp Taylor, and a few hours with kids can last longer than you could ever expect.
Even NFL Players Like Food Porn
When you have money to spend, you're going to eat well. Some food porn is better than others, and it looks like Kap is enjoying his.
Embrace Your OCD
JK.
Just be careful how much you embrace it.
It's Okay to Have Fun in Serious Moments
Meeting FLOTUS is a huge deal, but you have to capitalize on the moment. Kap did when he got Mrs. Obama to do some Kaepernicking. How's that, Tebow?
Mom Will Always Be Your Number One Fan
A mother's love knows no bounds. If Kaepernick's admiration for his mom could be measured by his Instagram, he has a lot of love to give—and is willing to show it.
