Sometimes inspiration can come from the most unexpected places, and for one Netflix reality TV star, it was a message on a traffic signal utility box in Rockford, Illinois, that touched his heart.

Downtown Rockford Sign Sparks Inspiring Moment

During a recent visit to the Forest City, Tyler White from the popular Netflix TV series Love on the Spectrum came across a colorful "Dream Big" message that he loved so much that he decided to share the positivity with his fans on social media.

In the video, Tyler is seen just off State Street on the honorary Maffiloi Avenue recording some words of encouragement.

No matter if it's a career or a relationship, you've got to keep on dreaming big and never giving up. -Tyler White

Tyler continued with a reminder about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and maintaining a positive outlook on life.

Tyler White's Message to Fans: Never Give Up

In his message to fans, Tyler said to "surround yourself with good people, and with hard work, perseverance, determination, a positive attitude, and faith in God, you can overcome any obstacle and do anything you set your mind to, Oh Yeah Baby!"

It's the kind of uplifting message that fits perfectly with the roadside sign, and Tyler wanted to make sure his fans took those words to heart.

Why Was Tyler White Visiting Rockford?

Tyler wasn't in Rockford just to explore positive messages and murals around town, with many people posting on his Instagram asking why he was in "their hometown." The Love on the Spectrum star was in town for Q98.5 and 96.7 The Eagle's Flannel Jam concert at Hard Rock Live that benefited St. Jude Kids and the Easterseals Autism Program. Tyler was a special performer at the annual show that featured surprise musical guests Steven Adler of Guns-n-Roses, and country star Dylan Scott.

Check Out the Best-Selling Album From the Year You Graduated High School

Do you remember the top album from the year you graduated high school? Stacker analyzed Billboard data to determine just that, looking at the best-selling album from every year going all the way back to 1956. Sales data is included only from 1992 onward when Nielsen's SoundScan began gathering computerized figures.

Going in chronological order from 1956 to 2020, we present the best-selling album from the year you graduated high school.

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