Everybody wants the opportunity. But not everybody wants what comes with it. Tom Brady makes a fascinating point here about players on the practice squad. Some guys say they want their opportunity. But when that opportunity means getting elevated, competing against the best players in the world and having their performance judged every Sunday? That changes things. Because opportunity brings pressure. And pressure exposes how badly you really want something. We see this with athletes all the time. “I want more playing time.” “I want a bigger role.” “I want the ball.” “I want to be a captain.” Great. But do you want the responsibility that comes with it? Do you want the extra preparation? Do you want the expectations? Do you want your teammates counting on you when the game is on the line? Everybody wants the reward. The best competitors learn to want the pressure too. Because pressure isn’t something that comes with opportunity. Pressure IS part of the opportunity.