Tom Brady’s Advice To Grads: ‘Failure Isn’t Final, Only Quitting Is.’
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- Brady used the Patriots’ historic comeback from a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 as a larger lesson about navigating adversity in work and in life.
- “When the odds are stacked against you, when you're facing your own 28-3 moment—and believe me it's coming—you'll have a choice to make to quit or to fight your ass off,” he told the graduates.
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--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady spoke to 2026 Georgetown University graduates.Getty ImagesFormer NFL star Tom Brady is known as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in NFL history with 10 Super Bowl appearances, and seven Super Bowl wins under his belt. But in a recent commencement speech to Georgetown University students, the athlete-turned-entrepreneur focused less on his championship wins and more on how failure, self-doubt, and resilience have shaped his career.
Brady used the Patriots’ historic comeback from a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 as a larger lesson about navigating adversity in work and in life.