Tom Brady May have had a legendary run in the NFL—a run so good that makes him an undisputed GOAT of the sport. But off the field, life has not been as seamless, especially after his highly publicized divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen in 2022. Just a year later, Brady seemed to reflect on those personal challenges, admitting, “There are different things that happen in your life personally, and you just gotta continue to understand them emotionally, intellectually, and then as you move forward, try not to make the same mistakes.”

From the outside, Brady is what everyone wants to become in their life, but behind all the glory, the 47-year-old is going through stuff that no amount of trophies can fix, and his recent admission is enough to say so. Opening up about something deeply personal, Brady spoke of a concept that he calls “willful blindness,” which says a lot about where his head is at these days. This is not just about football anymore—it’s personal.

In his newsletter 199, Brady calls out how people tend to shut down or ignore things they don’t understand, especially when it comes to change or new ideas. He describes this as “willful blindness,” and he’s fed up with it. “When you explore new ideas and try new things, it’s inevitable that…you will find yourself down blind alleys,” he writes. “There’s a word for when this happens: failure.”

Brady goes on to draw parallels between his own life and struggles. He talks about how folks doubted his whole pliability training routine, even though it helped him stay in the game way past his prime. His best friend Alex Guerrero has played a big part in this. Alex’s insights and the partnership they created have shaped Brady’s 23 successful seasons in the NFL. He even brought up how people trashed the idea of reviving dire wolves back from extinction (yes, he’s all for this, and he’s even a sponsor). “I saw the same pattern of criticism this past week in response to the news about the dire wolves—Worst of all, in my opinion, there was a willful blindness to the amazing, cutting-edge work being done in a very important field that could one day foster world-changing progress.”

Bottom line? Fear and ignorance keep blocking progress, and he’s done putting up with it. And sure, this might sound like a rant about science or football, but let’s be real—it’s also about what’s going on in his personal life. Tom Brady’s newsletter comes at a pretty emotional time. Ever since his split from Gisele Bündchen in 2022, things have been rough behind the scenes. While Gisele has moved on with Joaquim Valente—and even welcomed a baby boy, River—Tom’s still working through it. “It was a hard pill to swallow,” an insider has told OK Magazine. “It was never something he thought was going to happen.”

So yeah, his frustrations about people not “getting” him? That’s more than just philosophy. It’s him processing a major life shake-up. And while Gisele’s all smiles in her new life, Brady’s been under the microscope for how he’s handling it—or not handling it fast enough, according to public opinion. But give the guy some credit. He’s focused on what matters: his kids. Despite everything, he’s still co-parenting Benjamin (15) and Vivian (12) with Gisele, and trying to keep things cool for their sake. “She’s still the mother of his kids,” one insider said. “He wants her to be OK.”

Tom Brady’s out here wrestling with big questions about failure, change, and how society treats people who dare to think differently. Gisele Bündchen, on the other hand, is thriving in a new love, a new baby, and a totally different rhythm of life.

A new life for Gisele Bundchen

While Tom Brady’s been taking some time to figure stuff out, Gisele’s clearly embracing a fresh chapter in her life. And she’s absolutely glowing. What started as a simple friendship with Joaquim has slowly turned into something more since her split with Brady. And now with baby River in her life, Gisele’s all about mom-life, and she’s loving every single minute of it. “A new man and baby weren’t on her bucket list,” an insider said, “but she’s embracing every second of it.”

Just a few months after baby River’s arrival, she and her boyfriend Joaquim indulged on a luxe yacht day in Miami. Gisele looked totally relaxed, hanging out with Joaquim and some close friends, soaking up the vitamin D and taking a breather from her busy life.

Friends of hers say Joaquim has a super chill vibe – a total tangent from Brady’s intense energy. And it seems to be just the kind of balance Gisele needs right now. She’s all about creating a calm, loving space for her family and is really taking things as they come. Benjamin and Vivian are adjusting well, too. Gisele even shared some sweet moments of Joaquim bonding with the kids, like when he went paddleboarding in Miami with Benjamin. There are also rumors that they will get married, and the kids are supporting it too. “They’͏re planning a wedd͏ing, a͏nd Vivian is ͏excited to͏ help,” an insider said. They’re forming a tight little unit, and it looks like everyone’s finding their place in this new setup.

Even with all the changes, Gisele doesn’t have any bad blood with Brady. “She hopes he finds happiness too,” an insider shared. It’s clear she’s moving on, but she’s still keeping things respectful—and that’s pretty powerful. Both Brady and Bündchen are living proof that there’s no one way to move on. Gisele’s story is all about embracing the unexpected and finding happiness where you didn’t plan for it.

Even though Tom and Gisele have taken different paths, their lives remain intertwined through their kids and the growth they’ve both gone through. If they have shown us anything, it’s that healing doesn’t always follow a straight line. Some days you’re picking up the pieces quietly, other days you’re stepping into the spotlight. Either way, there’s no perfect formula for moving on – just doing it your own way.