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< | After Lin’s meteoric ascent this year, Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, tweeted: “We should have kept @JLin7. Did not know he was this good. Anyone who says they knew misleading U.” Leading the Knicks to seven consecutive victories, Lin smashed expectations and stereotypes and attracted waves of new basketball fans who were addicted to Linsanity. A phenomenon was born in a matter of days, surprising coaches across the nation, outplaying NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, and even beating the reigning NBA champions—the Dallas Mavericks. Throughout his winning streak, Lin remained humble but aggressive, refusing to be fazed by the extra attention and his talented opponents. Despite his historic 45 turnovers in his first seven career starts, Lin led his team remarkably and remained a team player (at least seven assists in each game) despite the temptation to take the spotlight. Lin’s extraordinary ascent reminds me that timing is critical to building my career. Circumstances can change rapidly, and those who are ready and willing can seize and capitalize on opportunities. Like Lin, I want to develop the courage necessary to take risks and to make the plays when the ball is suddenly passed to me. No matter where I begin my career, I know that there will be legal superstars who are better and bigger than I am, but I should have the courage to play ball with and against them humbly but aggressively. Lin’s high turnovers may reveal his carelessness with the ball, but they remind me that I can only lose something that I possess. I want the courage to dribble the ball in my legal career and chase after it with complete dedication if it suddenly slips away from my hand. | >
> | After Lin’s meteoric ascent this year, Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, tweeted: “We should have kept @JLin7. Did not know he was this good. Anyone who says they knew misleading U.” Leading the Knicks to seven consecutive victories, Lin smashed expectations and stereotypes and attracted waves of new basketball fans who were addicted to Linsanity. A phenomenon was born in a matter of days, surprising coaches across the nation, outplaying NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, and even beating the reigning NBA champions—the Dallas Mavericks. Throughout his winning streak, Lin remained humble but aggressive, refusing to be fazed by the extra attention and his talented opponents. Despite his historic 45 turnovers in his first seven career starts, Lin led his team remarkably and remained a team player (at least seven assists in each game) despite the temptation to take the spotlight. Lin’s extraordinary ascent reminds me that timing is critical to building my career. Circumstances can change rapidly, and those who are ready and willing can seize and capitalize on opportunities. Like Lin, I want to develop the courage necessary to take risks and to make the plays when the ball is suddenly passed to me. No matter where I begin my career, I know that there will be legal superstars who are better and bigger than I am, but I should have the courage to play ball with and against them humbly but aggressively. Lin’s high turnovers may reveal his carelessness with the ball, but they remind me that I can only lose something that I possess. I want the courage to dribble the ball in my legal career and chase after it with complete dedication even if it suddenly slips away from my hand. | | | Linjury | |
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< | Happily ever after only happens in fairy tales. Just before the NBA playoffs, Lin discovered that he would need surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Linsanity had already died down over the past few months, and now, Lin would have to miss several important weeks of basketball for surgery and recovery. Right after a successful surgery, Lin tweeted “Praise God for a successful surgery” and answered questions about his faith from Facebook fans. Throughout his career, Lin has been eager to discuss and proclaim his Christian faith, which he claims is a central part of his life. Some have even compared him to Tim Tebow for his very public faith. At Harvard, he led Bible studies, and he has continually expressed an interest in attending seminary in the future and pastoring in inner-city communities. As Lin explains, he wants to “trust God more…surrender more…[and] bring him more glory.” Lin’s ability to incorporate his faith into his career is inspiring. He teaches me that my career does not have to consume my life and that it can be a powerful means to a greater end. I should have the courage to integrate all aspects of my life—including my faith—into my career. Lin’s desire to become both a basketball player and a pastor challenges me to reimagine my career and not pigeonhole myself as a specific type of lawyer. Finally, Lin’s grace under repeated pressure reminds me that I need courage that will sustain me against the vicissitudes of life. With such courage, I know that I will be able to endure and to build a meaningful career. | >
> | Happily ever after only happens in fairy tales. Just before the NBA playoffs, Lin discovered that he would need surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Linsanity had already died down over the past few months, and now, Lin would have to miss several important weeks of basketball for surgery and recovery. Right after a successful surgery, Lin tweeted “Praise God for a successful surgery” and answered questions about his faith from Facebook fans. Throughout his career, Lin has been eager to discuss and proclaim his Christian faith, which he claims is a central part of his life and career. Some have even compared him to Tim Tebow for his very public faith. At Harvard, he led Bible studies, and he has continually expressed an interest in attending seminary in the future and pastoring in inner-city communities. As Lin explains, he wants to “trust God more…surrender more…[and] bring him more glory.” Lin’s ability to incorporate his faith into his career is inspiring. He teaches me that my career does not have to consume my life and that it can be a powerful means to a greater end. I should have the courage to integrate all aspects of my life—including my faith—into my career. Lin’s desire to become both a basketball player and a pastor challenges me to reimagine my career and not pigeonhole myself as a specific type of lawyer. Finally, Lin’s grace under repeated pressure reminds me that I need courage that will sustain me against the vicissitudes of life. With such courage, I know that I will be able to endure and to build a meaningful career. | | | \ No newline at end of file |
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