Keep Chopping Wood. Monday, July 24

Monday, July 24

Who is writing your story?

“Far below NBA standard in regard to explosivenes and athleticism … At 6-2, he’s extremely small for the NBA shooting guard position, and it will likely keep him from being much of a defender at the next level … Although he’s playing point guard this year, he’s not a natural point guard that an NBA team can rely on to run a team … Struggles defensively getting around screens … Can overshoot and rush into shots from time to time (vs. WV) … Hasn’t had to deal with getting benched due to poor performance (shooting) which has allowed him to shoot through any slumps. Will have to adjust to not being a volume shooter which could have an effect on his effectiveness … Doesn’t like when defenses are too physical with him … Not a great finisher around the basket due to his size and physical attributes … Makes some silly mistakes at the PG position. Needs to add some muscles to his upper body, but appears as though he’ll always be skinny …
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​That was the draft report on Steph Curry. Had he listened, and had the Warriors believed it, that would have been the end of his basketball story. Too small, not strong enough, not reliable.

But he didn’t believe it. He was determined to write his own story. He was not going to let others define him. The result?

4x NBA champion. NBA Finals MVP. 2x league MVP. 4x All-NBA First Team. All-Rookie First team. 2x NBA scoring champ. NBA career leader in 3-pointers made. Future Hall of Famer.

Maybe somebody has written you off. Maybe someone decided you aren’t good enough. They believed you don’t have what it takes. They tried to put a limit on you. The question is will you live and settle for their opinions, or will you do the work to see what you are really capable of?

You can let somebody else write your story, or you can write your own story. Show up on purpose.

Keep chopping wood. 🪵🪓

-Kevin