A Certain Kind of Stubborn

A Certain Kind of Stubborn

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Morten Andersen finished his remarkable 25-year NFL career as the league’s all-time leading scorer and its leader in games played.  So what does it take for a one time foreign exchange  student, who had never seen a football to reach this level of greatness for so long — he calls it “A Certain Kind of Stubborn” — the title of his forthcoming book.

 

Despite not being picked up for almost 2 years, Morten got up each morning, suited up in his Vikings gear, put his Giants Helmet on and kicked field-goals while kids played around him.  

“For every no I heard, I echoed ten yeses back to myself.  It was a feeling of great resolve.  I would start each day by reminding myself that what I was doing was worthwhile and part of my plan not anyone else’s.  Therein lies the secret behind my stubbornness:  a deep understanding of my success  journey and a realistic view of my skill.”