Ndamukong Suh explains how he learned to be better person due to failed stint with Miami Dolphins

NFL star Ndamukong Suh took to Twitter recently to explain why his tenure with the Miami Dolphins didn’t work out.

In 2015, Suh signed a massive six-year contract with the Dolphins. However, he would only remain on the team for three years before the two sides parted ways.

Though Suh has been known as something of a villain during his NFL career, he came off as a thoughtful and mature individual as he broke down what he learned about himself during his time with the team.

EQ is one of the most important traits I look for in people.

But for many, it's seen as less valuable than IQ.

This is not true.

Here's the story of how I learned the importance of EQ, the hard way in Miami 👇

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

For a long time in my career, I was always just saying what I wanted to say.

Never thinking about how I delivered the message.

Everything changed when I got to Miami 🌴

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

Suh specifically touched on how his blunt attitude and locker-room presence pushed teammates away and created a divide within the team.

He went on to explain how a coaching change altered his attitude. When Suh was no longer being heard in the way he once was, it caused him to become more self-aware and pay more attention to the way he interacted with others.

Then along came our new coach.

I disagreed with everything he wanted to do.

But…nothing I said was being heard. I couldn't get the support I wanted.

I realized it was because I had 0 tact.

If you're not careful about how you do things, you end up being the bad guy.

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

It was a total 180.

There was less arguing & more agreements.

I turned my influence on the team into impact.

But most importantly, I felt better about myself and my mood improved.

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

Suh seems very appreciative of the personal growth that he was able to accomplish as a result of his stint with the Dolphins.

TAKEAWAYS:

👂 Listening > talking (we have 2 ears, 1 mouth)
👀 Observe other's reactions to you closely
📈 Asses yourself and be self aware, always improve
🧠 Think before speaking (esp. in disagreements)

I promise you'll see way better outcomes in your relationships.

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

Thanks Miami!

(@APompliano @FrancisSuarez)

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 28, 2021

The 34-year-old is coming off of a Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The championship is the latest achievement in his decorated career. He is a five-time Pro Bowler and is often regarded as one of the better defensive players of his era.

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