I look at it as a challenge, ... I'm not going to put too much added pressure on myself. I want to play in the NHL, and after that [happens], I can worry about things beyond that.
Sidney CrosbyRead
The biggest thing for me is the passion that I've always had for hockey. I remember growing up, no matter what I did in life, my parents always told me to try to do my best at it and be my best. I can say going through different things that that passion is the most important part. It's not skills or talent or any of that stuff.
Interpretation
Passion is more important than skills or talent in achieving success.
In this quote, Sidney Crosby emphasizes the significance of passion in pursuing one's goals, particularly in hockey. He reflects on how his parents instilled in him the importance of giving his best effort in everything he does, highlighting that while skills and talent matter, it is the passion that drives one to excel and find fulfillment.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports event, emphasizing the importance of passion in achieving greatness.
I look at it as a challenge, ... I'm not going to put too much added pressure on myself. I want to play in the NHL, and after that [happens], I can worry about things beyond that.
Whether you're trying to learn in hockey or trying to learn in life, I've always tried to be observant and tried to learn more, tried to evolve, whether it's as a hockey player or as a person. With each year, I try to do that.
For me, I've learned that the best thing is to focus on the team you play for and yourself and what you need to do.
Every obstacle yields to stern resolve.
When the days are too short, chances are you are living at your best.
First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don't know it. They're the ones for me. They never quit trying. They're the soul of our game.
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For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.
There are no office hours for champions.
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