There are different ways to lead throughout a practice or a year. Whatever that moment needs is something I've always tried to be ready to do.
Maya MooreRead
My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.
Interpretation
Taking risks is essential in both basketball and life to seize opportunities.
Maya Moore emphasizes the importance of taking risks, drawing a parallel between basketball and life. She reflects on the teachings of her coach, Geno Auriemma, who encouraged her to act decisively rather than overthink situations. This mindset is crucial, as hesitation can lead to missed opportunities, highlighting the need for courage and spontaneity in both sports and everyday life.
In practice
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech at a sports event.
There are different ways to lead throughout a practice or a year. Whatever that moment needs is something I've always tried to be ready to do.
I think that any time you get into an area where it requires humility, and accountability, it's gonna get touchy. And so I understand the reality of when someone says something that requires you to look at yourself and change, it's not easy.
I think our criminal justice system has two problems. We have systematic problems and we have people problems. So if the hearts of people are not about justice than any system you have won't work.
We are in a world where people are understanding that athletes and entertainers are citizens too. Some of us want to leverage our platform for good, and I want to be someone who is thoughtful and real about trying to influence people in a way that will lead to healthier communities and a better nation.
Even if you don't become a professional athlete, the experience of working with a team, knowing how to set goals, and working every day to figure out how to accomplish those goals definitely gives you confidence to apply those same characteristics to other life challenges.
You have to be able to bounce back and deal with disappointment, failure and weaknesses, and a lot of that happens behind the scenes for teams that are very successful.
Stay healthy, do sports and above all have fun while doing sport. Competing or just for fun, whatever, simply enjoy and try your best. Working hard, working well with achievable goals normally pays off. Believe in the people that are with you and listen to those who have more experience.
Dreams without goals, are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment.
There's this really awesome theory of human motivation - that human beings all want three things. One is to be competent, one is to belong, and one is be free, as in to have choice: to not be told what to do but to choose what to do.
When I had troubles, I'd go out - with basketball, you can do it by yourself, too. So you'd go out and shoot, and you'd fantasize.
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