On the field, Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end Travis Kelce maintains a heightened level of vigilance. If a play goes wrong, Kelce is the first to know, as he considers himself his “biggest critic.”
Speaking to the media after a training session at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kelce opened up about his habit of self-criticism. “I’m my worst critic,” he stated. “Nobody can tell me how bad I did on a play, I know it right away, as soon as the play is over. I know what I need to do to get better and everything.”
Kelce emphasized the importance of maintaining a mentality focused on constant improvement. “You have to have that certain mentality. Always finding ways to get better, even when you have success on a play,” he explained. This relentless pursuit of perfection, he believes, is crucial for ongoing development and success in the game.
He credits much of this mindset to his head coach, Andy Reid. “That’s just how I’ve gone about it, and I got that from Coach Reid,” Kelce noted. “Knowing that you can always do things better and you can always make somebody else’s job easier on this field.”
Kelce’s dedication to self-improvement and his willingness to critique his own performance highlight his commitment to excellence. As one of the leading players in the NFL, his drive to constantly better himself serves as an inspiration to his teammates and fans alike.
