Blessed Quote by Dick Vitale
![“It was tough getting fired by the NBA. I really didn't know where I was going, until [ESPN] called me. I said, "Hey, 'ESPN?' Never heard of it. It sounds like a disease." Now I have that same disease as a sports fanatic. All this sports madness we didn't have years ago, now I'm very blessed and…” quote by Dick Vitale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5eb/dick-vitale-14709_blessed_it-was-tough-getting-fired-by-the-nba-i_1190596.jpg)
“It was tough getting fired by the NBA. I really didn't know where I was going, until [ESPN] called me. I said, "Hey, 'ESPN?' Never heard of it. It sounds like a disease." Now I have that same disease as a sports fanatic. All this sports madness we didn't have years ago, now I'm very blessed and fortunate to be part of it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: ESPN interview, 1990
Unexpected setbacks can redirect you to new, rewarding passions.
In simple terms: Being fired led to discovering a new love for sports media.
Key Takeaway
Turn setbacks into opportunities.
Themes
career
resilience
passion
Mood
hopeful
energetic
Type
motivational
career
When to use this quote
- job loss
- career change
- networking
Key Concepts
media
sports culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden opportunities might you be overlooking?
- How can you prepare for future disruptions?
A Different Perspective
Not all setbacks lead to positive outcomes.
