10.27 Doug Williams: Work Over Words

“You can’t worry about what people say you can’t do — just show them what you can do.” - Doug Williams

Do you care more about what you can do or more about what people say you can do?

Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl and to be named Super Bowl MVP. He once said, “You can’t worry about what people say you can’t do — just show them what you can do.”

That quote means you shouldn’t waste energy trying to convince people who doubt you — instead, focus on proving yourself through your actions.

Talk doesn’t change opinions — performance does. People might underestimate you, criticize you, or tell you what’s not possible. But instead of arguing or letting it discourage you, you let your work — your preparation, discipline, and results — speak for you.

Question of the Day: When someone doubts you or tells you what you can’t do, how do you respond — with words or with work?