Tom Brady’s influence is undeniable. His ability to instill a mental edge, a crucial aspect in football, has not gone unseen. This time, the Brady fever has swept through the Texas Longhorns roster, inspiring coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning to echo the legend’s advice.

At the Patriots Hall of Fame event, the TB12 used his inspirational words to motivate a generation far removed from playing the sport. Brady emphasized things will be “hard,” but individuals will stand out from the pack with dedication.

Moreover, it’s important to recognize that Brady always delivers exceptional commencement speeches. Despite the New England Patriots’ audacity and humility in front of the 60,000 fans at Gilette Stadium on June 12, the focus remained fixed on Tom Brady, as it has for the past two decades. The commencement speech went viral, and Sarkisian shared it on his Instagram story with the caption, “THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE!” Looking dapper in a red blazer, the newest member of the Patriots Hall of Fame caught busy in action, he delivered a pep-talk that hit all the right spots. To all the newbies who come with a second thought while trying their hands at the sport, Bardy said, “I encourage everyone to play football, for the simple reason that it is hard.”  

It might cost you your sleep and force you to give up your favorite pancakes for breakfast, but it will be all worth it in the end. This continuous loop of sacrifice and reality is the essence of life. Brady’s speech will be a healing balm to the little enthusiasts on the verge of surrendering. But not to forget what Brady said, “No matter who you are there are bumps and hits and bruises along the way and my advice is to prepare yourself because football lessons teach us that success and achievement come from overcoming adversity and that team accomplishment far exceeds anyone’s individual goals”. Brady indeed has some superpower; otherwise, at 46, far removed from the sport, people would not have paid any heed to what he said. But all they are doing is crush on the TB12 even more.    

For Brady, hard work is the key to sustained success

This might be because Brady keeps himself away from sugarcoating things and exposes reality. While exposing the reality, he comes up with a blueprint that keeps the meter of hope running. When he had to wait for the call from the New England Patriots until the last day of the NFL Draft and his strained relationship with Coach Bill Belichick. During the 66 games he lost in his 20-year career, which included losing two Super Bowl finals to Arch’s uncle, Eli Manning, he refused to let his morale break and fall to pieces. 

Instead, the seven-time NFL champion lived by only one mantra, “Working hard is a very sustainable trait, a part of your character. If you don’t have that, at some point, the talent does wear off.” He further shared how there is no room for self-doubt since hard work wins all, “Guys who were ahead of me were always physically way more gifted than me. I had to make up a lot of ground physically in order to catch them.”

Not only the younger generation, Brady’s speech seemed to allure Coach Sarkisian and the youngest star of the Manning legacy. In case anyone witnesses a roadblock in their football journey, they know that the five-time MVP award winner has also bled while walking along the same path but has emerged as the GREATEST OF ALL TIMES.