--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When it comes to signing up new talent…" description: "\"“When it comes to signing up new talent, that's what I'm looking for-- not just someone who has the skill, but someone built for this life. Someone who..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52d/jay-z-713_bulls_when-it-comes-to-signing-up-new-talent-t_2697283.jpg" --- # When it comes to signing up new talent, that's what I'm… ![“When it comes to signing up new talent, that's what I'm looking for-- not just someone who has the skill, but someone built for this life. Someone who has the work ethic, the drive. The gift that Jordan had wasn't just that he was willing to do the work, but he loved doing it, because he could…” quote by Jay-Z](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52d/jay-z-713_bulls_when-it-comes-to-signing-up-new-talent-t_2697283.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52d/jay-z-713_bulls_when-it-comes-to-signing-up-new-talent-t_2697283.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52d/jay-z-713_bulls_when-it-comes-to-signing-up-new-talent-t_2697283.jpg) > ““When it comes to signing up new talent, that's what I'm looking for-- not just someone who has the skill, but someone built for this life. Someone who has the work ethic, the drive. The gift that Jordan had wasn't just that he was willing to do the work, but he loved doing it, because he could feel himself getting stronger, ready for anything. He left the game and came back and worked just as hard as he did when he started. He came into the game as Rookie of the Year, and he finished the last playoff game of his career with a shot that won the Bulls their sixth championship. THAT'S THE KIND OF CONSISTENCY THAT YOU CAN ONLY GET BY ADDING DEAD-SERIOUS DISCIPLINE TO WHATEVER TALENT YOU HAVE.”” [Jay-Z](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jay-z/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Consistent success requires discipline combined with talent; the athlete’s love for work fuels his achievements. **In simple terms:** Discipline plus talent leads to lasting success. Key Takeaway Add serious discipline to any talent. Themes success discipline talent consistency motivation Mood motivational pragmatic Type personal inspirational When to use this quote - sports - career development - personal coaching Key Concepts work ethic growth mindset performance legacy Questions to Reflect On - How does love for work affect perseverance? - What habits build consistent performance? A Different Perspective Discipline alone may not guarantee success. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Discipline](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/discipline/) [Football](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/football/) [Getting stronger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/getting-stronger/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Rookie Of The Year](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/rookie-of-the-year/) [Work ethic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/work-ethic/) ## Related quotes > [Whatever you paid to see Michael Jordan it wasn't enough. 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