Rise By Lifting Others

Drew Dudley | The Secret to Winning the Game Is to Not Play the Game

Season 1 Episode 20

"I was living my life for the piece of paper. Jason Abraham lived his life for the guys that brought it to him in the hospital... 

And when I held up my double sided sheet of paper, my whole identity next to his, I realized two things:
 
1. I was more impressive on paper.

2. He mattered more than I did. 

That's the moment I asked myself, "Do I want to matter or do I want to look impressive?"

And I decided I'd like to try to do both, but if you matter, that looks impressive. 

You know how I know? Because 2000 people came to say goodbye to a 23 year old. 
Not because of his grades, not because of his money, not because of his athletic prowess. 

They went because he made them feel safe and that they mattered."

-Drew Dudley