Why DoWe Love to Hate Tom Brady?
General George S Patton is quoted as saying;
“Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Americans play to win all the time. That’s why Americans have never lost and will never lose a war. The very thought of losing is hateful to Americans.”
So, if this is true, why do so many American Football fans hate Tampa Bay Quarterback, Tom Brady?
With an estimated net worth of $180 million, Brady is considered to be the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in his chosen sport. His 43-year-old frame continues to defy the aging process demonstrated by the successful completion of his 21st season in the NFL.
After winning Super Bowl LV, Brady took his seventh championship ring home to his $17 million palatial mansion estate where he was met by his supermodel wife, Gisele, and his adoring kids.
So, why do we hate Tom Brady?
Doesn’t he embody everything that we, as Americans love?
Or do we feel that Brady has been given more than his fair share?
Is it that we want to see someone new share in the glory? And by someone, I mean you.
As secure in our adulthood as we may hope we are, there are times when we do compare ourselves to others and come face to face with our own perceived inadequacies. Watching a football game with your girlfriend while she not only cheers loudly for Brady but touts what seems like an endless number of attributes. The model looks, outstanding athleticism, rich, successful, blah, blah, and blah.
Dr. Judith Wright, bestselling author, & world-class coach and co-founder of The Wright Foundation and the Wright Graduate University writes:
“Jealousy is the feeling of “I want what she’s having.” It’s an indicator you’re feeling less-than-okay about yourself. Even if you’re generally confident, jealousy still happens. Those feelings of being left out or left behind translate into jealousy. Jealousy is sparked by not feeling okay about some aspect of yourself or your situation.”
As an admitted sufferer from the act of coveting, I am a proponent that a healthy sense of jealousy can be good for the inspirational muscles. Some of my most intense feelings of envy have led me to pursue paths leading to marked achievements and successes versus competing or prevailing against someone or something. This realization did not materialize overnight as I have spent my share of time searching for empty treasures.
Dr. Wright continues by offering hope;
“One fantastic aspect of life is there’s enough love, success, and happiness to go around. When someone else has something in his or her life you want, look at the lesson. What is it you really want? How do you achieve the same love, success, or happiness in your own life and your situation?
When harnessed correctly, jealousy is a powerful motivator to help us clarify our desires and move us toward getting what we really want in life.”
So, let's cheer on Tom Brady and so many others as we become motivated to bring a Winning Spirit of Succes to our lives and the existence of others.
You may click on the title, Why Am I Jealous of Others’ Succes to read the entire article by Dr. Judith Wright.
