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

"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