There is nothing that says you can't be active and love your community and fight for your community and still do your job.
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I grew up playing in the streets. We played two-hand touch from street pole to street pole. That's how I learned the game.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the importance of informal learning and experiences from one's childhood.
Malcolm Jenkins emphasizes that his understanding and skills in football were developed not through structured training or formal education, but rather through the simple joy of playing with friends in his neighborhood. The quote illustrates how life experiences can teach valuable lessons and skills, highlighting the significance of play and community in personal development.
Themes
LearningPlayCommunityFootballExperiences
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to youth athletes about the importance of grassroots experience in sports.
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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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I didn't realize that the platform could be this big until Colin Kaepernick first took a knee. When he did that, that was kind of an 'aha' moment for me.
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