If you're looking to follow an example, there aren't many better people to follow than The Rock. Here's a man who at 24 years old only had seven dollars to his name, but just two and a half years later was the WWE Champion. Today, he is the wealthiest professional wrestler in history and a bonafide Hollywood superstar.

The city of Baltimore is going through a very tough time, as riots have ensued over the past few days following the funeral of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, a young black man who died while in police custody this month.

Dwayne Johnson has given his thoughts on the situation, which hopefully reaches a peaceful conclusion soon.

This won't reach everyone but it may reach a few. Destroying the city isn't the answer. I know what it's like to be down and frustrated...

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015

But chaos won't get you heard. We need to honor the Gray family's wishes, end the violence and see real leaders emerge... — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015

Ain't preachin' here, just sending word. #Baltimore

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015