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Rams coach Sean McVay on identity beyond football
Rams coach Sean McVay admits his Super Bowl wins left him empty, urging identity beyond job success.
In brief
Rams coach Sean McVay admits his Super Bowl wins left him empty, urging identity beyond job success. Rams coach Sean McVay says his Super Bowl wins didn't fulfill him, warning that finding identity in job success leads to emptiness. Originally reported by OutKick.
Sean McVay's Super Bowl win identity
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is a football mastermind, Coach of the Year award winner, and Super Bowl Champion who felt his self worth tied to winning or losing games.
“The lies I told myself were ‘Once we win a Super Bowl, I’ll be happy’”
McVay's identity crisis
McVay nearly quit coaching to pursue broadcasting after realizing his identity was tied to football success, leaving him feeling empty.
“My identity was so tied up into winning or losing games, and that’s where I felt my self worth lied”
McVay's wife's advice
McVay's wife told him that running away from coaching would not be the kind of leadership he wanted to be.
“That never sounded like the kind of leader you wanted to be”
McVay's identity lesson
McVay says job success cannot define identity, warning that chasing more championships and followers will leave people feeling empty.
“There's always something bigger and better. There's always another championship to win, more money to make, and more followers to gain”
McVay's call for identity beyond work
McVay urges people to find identity outside job success, stating it will not provide lasting fulfillment or peace.
“It will fail you every time”
At a glance
Rams coach Sean McVay says his Super Bowl wins didn't fulfill him, warning that finding identity in job success leads to emptiness.
