Brady's work ethic
A nice article about TB's work ethic. He went to school, played football AND worked. He and Jason Kapsner worked at the golf course so they could play for free. (I don't recall. Did students have to pay to play the University course?) But the thing I took from that anecdote was that maybe playing golf wasn't Shea's problem. On the other hand, maybe Brady would have gone higher than the 6th round if he hadn't played so much golf! (/s)
February 4th, 2021 at 8:57 AM ^
No shit, I worked at the golf course so I could play for free too. So you're telling me that I'm one degree removed from Tom Brady!?
Look Ma! I'm famous!
February 4th, 2021 at 10:43 AM ^
I worked all throughout college, but somehow fell short of Brady’s net earnings. Still trying to pinpoint where the disconnect is. I’ll report back when I find out.
February 4th, 2021 at 12:17 PM ^
Did you clean toilets? Perhaps that's the secret sauce. (So to speak.)
February 4th, 2021 at 6:08 PM ^
I cleaned toilets......Ann Arbor toilets. Like my colleague above I have yet to receive the franchise tag, supermodel partner, and line of apparel with my initials and playing number. Do I need to cry on camera when I recall NFL draft day?
February 4th, 2021 at 9:13 AM ^
I work with a lot of college kids from the U.s. and around the world. If only 1% of them had tom’s work ethic.
February 4th, 2021 at 9:21 AM ^
I'm guessing that at least 1% of college kids in the US have Tom Brady's work ethic. They just don't have the accompanying natural skills/talent for a high visibility profession such as professional football. You take a look at the 99th percentile of all college students in the US and you're going to see a lot of CEOs, PhDs, entrepreneurs, etc.
February 4th, 2021 at 9:54 AM ^
Never mind. I can’t get it to stick
February 4th, 2021 at 9:57 AM ^
I'm getting a blank image on desktop and mobile.
February 4th, 2021 at 11:21 AM ^
In the (horrible) spirit of college recruiting interviews for consulting--
I'd guess 2 million college students in US per year. Top 1% = 20,000
Approximately 100 med schools x100 students per class = 10K med students/year (underestimate).
That top 10% of those are highly motivated (underestimate) = 1K. (Prob too motivated haha).
If you have a similar # across 20 professions (again, huge underestimate--considering law, consulting, finance, CS, "engineering", teaching etc.) = 20K highly motivated students.
Their highly motivated is prob not quite to the level of Tom Brady, as I bet they eat "nightshade veggies" haha, but I bet meet your working def of Tom's work ethic.
(yes I am procrastinating at work; I know Tom wouldn't do this)
February 4th, 2021 at 11:54 AM ^
According to aamc.org over 20,000 med students matriculate every year in the US alone.
February 4th, 2021 at 9:37 AM ^
Yes, students had to pay greens fees. They were cheap, though. I had a good friend on the women's golf team who also had free access and she'd take us out sometimes, but she certainly didn't abuse the privilege.
February 4th, 2021 at 10:52 AM ^
I recall paying $8 per round while in grad school '87-'89. Less than two tall beers at Chi-Chi's.
February 4th, 2021 at 11:28 AM ^
I graduated in 1998 and it was $15 to walk with student ID. The problem was more just getting a tee time. Students were generally shit upon by the staff there in favor of fat cat donors.
February 4th, 2021 at 10:12 AM ^
I cannot believe that a dumb ass so called reporter from USA Today asked Brady in an interview how he felt about the fact that he had a signed MAGA hat in his locker and that he received the platform he currently has because he is white and a black athlete would not be allowed to have a voice in politics like he has. I did not know Brady was outspoken politically #1-Presidents often send items to professional athletes no matter who they are and #2 Not allowed to have a voice!!!! Did this dumbass ever hear of Lebron James or Colin Keapernick? Tom Brady has always been a class act and is the GOAT. I believe Shannon Sharpe on ESPN ripped Brady over this as well. Sharpe is a big mouthed tool and he absolutely hates Michigan, Harbaugh and anything about UM. Any chance he gets, he is always ripping UM about something.
February 4th, 2021 at 10:24 AM ^
It's still early man. Life's not that bad. Maybe take a breather champ.
February 4th, 2021 at 10:34 AM ^
I think someone was triggered and needs a safe space.
Partly kidding ... wokeness in big doses is sometimes painful.
February 4th, 2021 at 10:38 AM ^
So is being accused and provoked into things that are not true like Brady was by an uneducated reporter
February 4th, 2021 at 10:57 AM ^
I get that to some degree, but I'm feeling a strong Ingraham-esque "Shut up and dribble!" vibe here.
February 4th, 2021 at 11:24 AM ^
Love Tom Brady but of course he has a good work ethic, it would be more interesting if he had all his success while being super lazy
February 4th, 2021 at 12:20 PM ^
I offer myself as the control evidence in a scientific comparison.
Signed,
S. Lazy.
February 4th, 2021 at 6:32 PM ^
Tom Brady is a high quality individual in everything he does. He handles his business to the highest degree regardless of task. He is still gracious and respectful of others. He is a natural leader.
February 4th, 2021 at 7:45 PM ^
People act like Tom Brady was a water boy that just worked hard. He was a modern day 4* out of Cali who worked his ass off. He’s not the story people wish it would be. He had/has a natural gift. Add his grit and determination, you get the GOAT. But I’m sure I could replay my life ad infinitum and not be Tom Brady, even in HS. He can/could still sling it no matter what.