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
Once you look up, and it's Week 14 or 15, and it's crunch time, you can't all of a sudden turn on a switch and say, 'Hey guys, we have to step up and be brothers, be family.' That's stuff that is developed in the offseason, training camp, or throughout the season.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Building strong relationships takes time and cannot be rushed during critical moments.
Malcolm Jenkins emphasizes that the bond and camaraderie within a team are cultivated over time through consistent effort and shared experiences. Relying on sudden motivation or unity in high-pressure moments, such as during important games, is insufficient; true teamwork requires preparation and connection developed long before crunch time.
Themes
TeamworkBrothersFamilyCamaraderiePreparation
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to discuss performance improvements heading into the playoffs.
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