Every kid around the world who plays soccer wants to be Pele. I have a great responsibility to show them not just how to be like a soccer player, but how to be like a man.
PeleRead
I always had a philosophy which I got from my father. He used to say, 'Listen. God gave to you the gift to play football. This is your gift from God. If you take care of your health, if you are in good shape all the time, with your gift from God no one will stop you, but you must be prepared.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing one's talents, particularly through health and preparation.
Pele reflects on the philosophy imparted to him by his father, highlighting the significance of understanding one's gifts and responsibilities. He suggests that God bestows certain talents, but it's the individual's duty to maintain their health and readiness to harness those gifts effectively. This message underlines that while innate abilities are valuable, they must be complemented by personal effort and preparedness to truly succeed.
Themes
FootballTalentHealthPreparationSuccessPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a sports team meeting to inspire players to take care of their fitness.
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You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball.
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I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you when you move to normal football.
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