Didn't realize how much Brady is hated until

[captain stone]

That's it. And it's a sad commentary on the human psyche that instead of appreciating another person achieving success through hard work and dedication, the first reaction is to feel resentment towards that person.

It's known as the Politics of Envy, and it's everywhere.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

I think Brady is human and he had good traits and bad traits. I think its more telling about the individual who's speaking than the context of their message.

Personally, how can you not love his story? Here's a kid who was given nothing but adversity and was always ready to seize the moment? His journey through football isn't an accident. Was he helped along the way? Sure, doesn't hurt to have the best coach of the era as your guy. But, ultimately Brady is a winner because that's how he prepares.

Could you image what we could accomplish if we all had that level of drive in us? I try to tell me kids, there are very few professional sport stars that have more ability than any other. At the end of the day, you have to want it and embrace the pain (discipline) to be elite. Very few people can walk onto a field and be better than all the rest (and probably nobody at the pro level...especially football).

 

[RecoveringCowboy]

...But, ultimately Brady is a winner because that's how he prepares..

Without Googling, I'm sure BB is a Bob Knight fan, because he prepares more than anyone in the NFL and drilled that into Brady and the rest of the team

The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare.

Not as meaningful, but this is my favorite quote from him:

When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, and my critics can kiss my ass!

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

Cowboy, Here's some more for you.

Success is like anything worthwhile. It has a price. You have to pay the price to win and you have to pay the price to get to the point where success is possible. Most important, you must pay the price to stay there

Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation..

Success is assured when a person fears the pain of regret more than the pain of the process..

Execute every task like it is the key to achieving your dream. No step in the process can be taken for granted. If you're not willing to do what's required, go find something else you're willing to dedicate that kind of time and effort to."

The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare.