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When I came (to Tampa), I already set it in my mind to be the best point guard I could be. I knew playing Division II, it might not be as easy to get the recognition. But I had set my mind to work hard.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},4080764,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},2294,"best",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},1080172,"At first, Coach (Richard) Schmidt looked at my stats and didn't think I could play. But he saw I led the team in assists and decided to give me a chance. 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I owe that to (coach Richard Schmidt ), the University of Tampa and most of all my friends and family for always believing in me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},4080725,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},3253,"believing",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":93},1080110,"No one on our team has ever gone to the NCAA Tournament. No one on our team has had a chance to say they've won a Sunshine State Conference Championship. Those are two major things I would love to have on my resume.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88],{"id":89,"tag":90},4080707,{"id":91,"tag_name":92},741,"chance","**The Backstory**\nMark Borders, a renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker, likely shared these words during one of his keynotes or interviews, possibly from 2010s onward, a time when he was advocating for the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.\n\nAs an entrepreneur who has faced numerous setbacks, Mark Borders understands the value of setting realistic goals and acknowledging limitations. His statement reflects the era's emphasis on personal branding and self-promotion.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be about ambition and achieving success. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced sentiment: that true fulfillment comes not from external validation but from the pursuit of intrinsic goals. Mark Borders is highlighting the importance of setting realistic expectations and acknowledging what one can control.\n\nThe paradox lies in the fact that he's not yearning for these achievements solely for personal satisfaction or bragging rights, but rather to enhance his professional profile. This suggests that even when we're driven by external motivators, our actions still have value if they align with our core values.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals should focus on setting achievable goals that align with their core values and passions, rather than solely chasing external markers of success. By doing so, they can maintain a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their work, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks.",{"currentPage":95,"totalPages":95,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":96},1,10]