How Much Do You Love the Game?
This is an interesting and hopefully inspiring article about Jorge Gutierrez and his arduous, sometimes tortuous, mostly profound journey into high-major Division 1 basketball. It’s never enough to be just talented. It’s never enough to be lucky or fortunate. It’s never enough to just out-work everyone. But put those three things together and mix in perseverance, mental fortitude, and an appreciation and passion for the game, and you can make a place for yourself in the world of basketball. More to the point, you can make a place for yourself in any field of endeavor.
Despite discrimination, racism, and social bias, it is so comforting to know that in America, there are still opportunities when the quality of your character and the work that defines you can overcome your station in life or the color of your skin. This should be a lesson for all players and coaches who may be tempted take the easy route when things get difficult…can you say that your situation is any tougher than this student-athlete? Something to ponder…
Cal's Jorge Gutierrez Shaped by Life-Changing Voyage from Mexico
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