There is nothing that says you can't be active and love your community and fight for your community and still do your job.
Malcolm JenkinsRead
I'm learning the process of changing things. I'm not really sure where this is going to take me. But I know what I want before my career is over: I want people to remember me as someone other than a guy who just tackled people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for personal growth and a legacy beyond one's current identity.
Malcolm Jenkins reflects on his journey of self-discovery and the transformation he seeks in his life and career. He acknowledges uncertainty in the process but emphasizes his intention to be remembered for more than just his physical accomplishments in football. This desire for change signals a deeper understanding of one's self and the impact one wishes to have on others.
Themes
ChangeLegacyIdentityGrowthRememberCareerTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth and legacy.
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Our biggest thing is, any player who's protesting will tell you that the only reason we use the anthem is because it's a platform like no other. We use it to draw attention to other issues. We've heard from many people, 'Use a different venue. Use a different platform.' Quite frankly, this is the most effective one.
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When I look at our communities, our country, our justice system, those are things I want to change and I'm committed to changing, and that's going to take sacrifice. Laying the foundation is the hardest part and requires a lot of sacrifice and time.
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The people who have been unjustly disenfranchised by our criminal justice system and the people who daily fight for them always have, and always will be, the inspiration and focus of my efforts.
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Communities of color have also had to watch video after video of unarmed black men and women being handled without regard for their lives or well-being. As a black man, I see these images, and I see myself; I wonder whether this will happen to me or one of my loved ones.
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