In a Q&A with Mike McCarthy that appeared in the Green Bay Post Gazzette McCarthy was asked about not having an ego. Here is is response:
“Let me make something clear: I have an ego. What I’ve learned in this business is everyeone has an ego. It’s the discipline of your ego, and that’s what I’ve learned to do a much better job of. I didn’t mean to cut off your question, but when people say I don’t have an ego or I’m humble, that’s not accurate. You wouldn’t survive in this business if you didn’t have an ego and weren’t confident in your abilities. Yeah, I have an ego, but I’ve learned. I used to have a very bad temper, too, on top of it. But it’s not about me. If I wanted it to be about me, I’d go play tennis or golf. It’s about the team, and I think it’s important to put the other people in front of you. I find that very easy to do. I’m the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. There’s people taking your picture all the time. You get more notoriety that you’d ever wished for, so I don’t need any more. I’ve had enough. I love my job. I love competing in the NFL. I love leading the Packers. So it doesn’t have to be about me. But I will say this, pulling into Lambeau Field and seeing your name on the fence, that will get you going in the morning now. I thought that was really cool. That’s a memento I’ll always have.”
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