I’m sure you’ve heard about the NFL draft. It’s the big event in the National Football League when teams pick their new recruits. But what about those who don’t get drafted? Does everyone get picked in the NFL draft?
Well, I can tell you from personal experience that, unfortunately, no, not everyone gets a nod in the NFL draft. My favorite cousin, Joey, had always dreamed of getting picked up by a big NFL team one day, and we all thought he had the potential.
He was an awesome quarterback in high school and college, but when the day of the draft arrived, his name wasn’t called. We were all so disappointed for him, but he put on a brave face and said he was okay with it.
At that point, most of us assumed he was done with football for good, but Joey had other plans. He contacted the teams that hadn’t picked him and asked them if he could attend their tryouts for free agents. It was a brave move and it paid off.
To our surprise, one team did invite him to their training session and, after impressing them with his skills, he earned a spot on the roster. Joey was ecstatic that he finally got his shot in the big leagues, and we were all so proud of him.
His story just goes to show that, while not everyone gets picked in the NFL draft, there are still plenty of opportunities out there, if you just keep on trying and take risks.
Similarly, you shouldn’t feel bad if you don’t get your chosen job on the first try. It takes time and effort to secure a spot, but if you continue to work hard and never give up, eventually something good will come your way.
Granted, for some people, they might get a bit of luck to get a head start in their career. But honestly, I truly believe that with a bit of hard work and often a lot of patience, anyone can make it with some dedication and perseverance.
At the end of the day, opportunities are all around us and it’s just a case of spotting them and grabbing them with both hands. Networking and building good relationships are essential too. Before you know it, destiny will be offering you endless opportunities to become a key player in the world you want to be.
It is true that not everyone gets picked in the NFL draft. But with some hard work, dedication, and the right attitude, it’s entirely possible to make it to the top. And that’s something Joey and I can attest to.