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“I had no desire to coach college until I went to college. Then I said, 'Maybe I can do this.' You get inspired by the people around you who move you and light a fire under you.” quote by John Calipari
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“I had no desire to coach college until I went to college. Then I said, 'Maybe I can do this.' You get inspired by the people around you who move you and light a fire under you.”

John Calipari

About This Quote

Source Speech: Press conference, 2018

Exposure to inspiring peers can ignite a previously absent desire to coach.

In simple terms: Seeing role models can spark new career interests.

Key Takeaway

Seek mentors and surround yourself with motivated people.

Themes

leadership inspiration career change

Mood

enthusiastic optimistic

Type

advice encouragement

When to use this quote

  • college sports
  • team meetings
  • networking events

Key Concepts

role modeling motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who inspires you to try something new?
  • What barriers hold you back?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone feels the same spark.

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