We are still conditioning people in this country and, indeed, all over the globe to the myth of white superiority. We are constantly being told that we don't have racism in this country anymore, but most of the people who are saying that are white. White people think it isn't happening because it isn't happening to them.
If my team isn't motivated, it's my fault. I can't consider myself the best of the best until my team is able to get out of the first round.