Today I discussed two sports figures in the news: the Rays' manager Joe Maddon and the NY Knicks' Jeremy Lin.
Joe Maddon, signed a three year extension to his contract recently. Joe's a two time American League manager of the year and could have earned much more money accepting a job to manage a team in a larger city with more money and fan support. But he said money has never been the most important thing to him. He knows that being happy in the place you are is more valuable. Joe loves to come to work for the Rays each day. He treasures the atmosphere at the Rays to try new things, think differently and be creative. He also appreciates the Tampa Bay area as a place to work and live. He was quoted as saying that the Rays are the most interesting team in all of baseball.
Jeremy Lin (the first Asian-American pro basketball player) is a really great story....even if you aren't an NBA fan. He was one of the best California high school players but not offered a college scholarship. He went on to star for Harvard College and break Ivy League records. Then he was mostly overlooked by the pros and/or mostly benched and traded...until the Knicks had some injuries...and the rest is (recent) history. Lin mentions that he never stopped believing in himself and working hard. All sorts of highlights on the web...like his recent game against the Lakers.
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