My whole career, I've been an underdog, I've been underestimated. Therefore, I've had a chip on my shoulder my entire career. Being drafted in the second round when you think you're supposed to be in the first round, a lottery pick, the chip grows bigger. And you have more to prove.
Interpretation
Being underestimated can drive you to prove others wrong and achieve more.
Malcolm Brogdon's quote reflects on the experience of being considered an underdog in one’s career, a situation that fuels determination and ambition. He describes how being drafted in a lower round than expected instilled in him a desire to prove his worth, highlighting the motivation that arises from facing doubt and adversity.
In practice
During a motivational speech to students about resilience in the face of challenges.
I was lucky I had a mom who had seen it all. From seeing my grandfather march in the Civil Rights era, she understood the depth, character, and stability you need to go through racism. She taught me not to accept it to but deal with it and be better than it.
I think, as a rookie, what guys need to be judged on most coming in the league is feel. Not skill, not shooting, not stats, not even passing, but that feel for the game, the ability to read situations and make the right play.
For me, personally, I feel like that's my duty while I'm on this earth is to serve others and use my blessing to bless others. If I'm not doing that, I feel like I'm not serving my purpose. That's my goal, that's my passion, and that's what I intend to do for the rest of my life.
Things aren't always going to go your way. You wake up one day, and things are rough. But then you wake up the next day, and things are going great.
Focus like a laser, not a flashlight
It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.
Ambition is to the mind what the cap is to the falcon; it blinds us first, and then compels us to tower by reason of our blindness.
A dream that you don't fight for can haunt you for the rest of your life.
When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.
The impossible - we are told - cannot be achieved. To overcome the 'impossible,' we need to use our wits and be fearless. We need to break the rules and to circumvent - some would one say to cheat.
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