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.
There are no real successes without rejection. The more rejection you get, the better you are, the more you've learned, the closer you are to your outcome... If you can handle rejection, you'll learn to get everything you want.
Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.
I went to my boss, and I said, 'Look, I'd like to design these ties because I think they could be new.' He said, 'The world isn't ready for Ralph Lauren.' I never forgot that because... I thought that was a compliment.
I've always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance.
the magic is inside you. there ain't no crystal ball
I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.
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