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.
We are not sent into this world mainly to enjoy the loveliness therein, nor to sit us down in passive ease; no, we were sent here for action. The soul that seeks to do the will of God with a pure heart, fervently, does not yield to the lethargy of ease.
Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
There is only one thing in life you can control: Your own effort.
The thing you set your mind on is the thing you ultimately become.
The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.
You become what you believe. You are where you are today in your life based on everything you have believed.
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