Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has had a roller coaster of a year. After suffering a knee injury in the second week of the season, Kelce was forced to miss four games. To make matters worse, he was then insulted by a former teammate who said that he was “overrated.” But rather than letting the injury and insult bring him down, Kelce found an inspiring way to stay motivated: Taylor Swift lyrics.
Kelce posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.” The lyrics come from Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off,” and the post was Kelce’s way of showing that he was not going to let the haters get him down. He also posted a video of himself dancing to the song in the locker room.
Kelce’s positive attitude and determination paid off. He returned to the field in Week 7 and has since been playing at a high level. He currently leads all tight ends in receiving yards and has been a key contributor to the Chiefs’ success this season.
Kelce’s story is an inspiring one. He could have easily let his injury and the insult from his former teammate bring him down. But instead, he chose to stay positive and use Swift’s lyrics as motivation. His story serves as a reminder that no matter how difficult things may seem, it is always possible to overcome adversity with a positive attitude and determination.