--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I look at it like this, this is what…" description: "\"I look at it like this, this is what keeps me going: You see a lot of guys who are being traded and they get waived once they get to the team. That's n..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eba/jae-crowder-10068_being_i-look-at-it-like-this-this-is-what-keep_1547294.jpg" --- # I look at it like this, this is what keeps me going: You… ![“I look at it like this, this is what keeps me going: You see a lot of guys who are being traded and they get waived once they get to the team. That's never happened in my career. So once I've gotten traded, I've been able to sustain a role. I've been wanted.” quote by Jae Crowder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eba/jae-crowder-10068_being_i-look-at-it-like-this-this-is-what-keep_1547294.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eba/jae-crowder-10068_being_i-look-at-it-like-this-this-is-what-keep_1547294.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eba/jae-crowder-10068_being_i-look-at-it-like-this-this-is-what-keep_1547294.jpg) > “I look at it like this, this is what keeps me going: You see a lot of guys who are being traded and they get waived once they get to the team. That's never happened in my career. So once I've gotten traded, I've been able to sustain a role. I've been wanted.” [Jae Crowder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jae-crowder/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He reflects on being traded, seeing it as a rare opportunity that kept him wanted and allowed him to sustain his role. **In simple terms:** Being traded gave him stability and a valued role. Key Takeaway Embrace unexpected changes as chances to prove value. Themes resilience career opportunity Mood inspirational reflective Type motivational sports When to use this quote - Professional sports - career transitions - team trades Key Concepts Sports psychology team dynamics personal branding Questions to Reflect On - How do you maintain performance after a trade? - What makes a player feel valued? 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