When you think of the name Tom Brady, one thing comes to mind. A QB who has won Seven Super Bowl championships. During his 23-season career in the NFL, Brady has etched his name deep into the history books of the league. A career so glorious that he is now also known as the GOAT of the NFL. Tom Brady has definitely made his mark in the world of football. And even after retiring from football this February, he still continues to make headlines when it comes to news around the league. Brady is now gearing up to make a comeback to the NFL once again, but this time, it will be as a minority stakeholder of the Las Vegas Raiders.

But before his NFL glory, the QB was not considered a top-draft prospect coming into the league. And while still playing during his high school days, Brady made a shocking confession of one ability that he felt he lacked behind in at that time.

Tom Brady wanted to work on improving this certain quality

When Brady was drafted back in 2000, he was the 199th overall draft pick for the New England Patriots. But little did people know that he would change the fortunes of the Patriots in the coming years, leading them to six Super Bowl championships. But back in the summer of 1994, when Tom Brady was still playing for Serra High School, the QB was interviewed by a reporter as one of the hottest college football prospects of the future.

During the interview, they asked him what his biggest strengths were. Brady humbly replied, stating, “Well, everybody tells me I have a pretty strong arm, which is good, I’m pretty accurate with it.” He then even went on to further talk about an area he wanted to improve on. Brady said, “I think I need to work on my speed a little bit. But hopefully, that will come in time.” And he certainly did not back down from improving himself overall as a QB.

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Who knew the NFL GOAT was speaking his greatness into existence back then? His crazy work ethic has led him to achieve heights he would not have imagined during his high school days.

Brady has an insane work ethic

Even before his NFL glory, the 7X Super Bowl champion possessed a work ethic that is second to none. Despite being a backup QB in college, it did not stop him from improving his game and abilities every day. Spending hours studying film and practicing led Michigan College to make him a starter in his final college. And he led them to an Orange Bowl victory. Even when the Patriots drafted him, he was a backup to then QB1 Drew Bledsoe. But when Bledsoe went down with an injury, it opened the window of opportunity that Tom Brady seized with both his hands. And he led them to a Super Bowl victory that season. And since then, the rest that followed was history in the making. 

But his work ethic is not just limited to the league. He puts a lot of effort into maintaining his physical fitness and diet as well. Even after retirement, Brady does not cease to take care of his body and health. And it is something that he will continue to carry on for the rest of his life. He is certainly a true inspiration for other athletes who want to achieve greatness in the world of football.

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