I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.
Haile GebrselassieRead
Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Commitment requires dedication and consistent effort to achieve goals.
This quote emphasizes the importance of not only being committed to a goal but also putting in the necessary discipline and hard work to achieve it. Commitment alone is insufficient; it must be supported by a strong work ethic and perseverance to turn intentions into reality.
Themes
CommitmentDisciplineHard WorkSuccessMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about achieving personal goals, one might quote this to inspire others.
More from Haile Gebrselassie
All quotes →You must do as your people do. If my people are poor, I must be poor. People ask me, 'Why don't you find a personal coach or a private car?' I can't. Then I won't be part of my people.
Haile GebrselassieRead
I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If what they tell me suits my body, great. If my body doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first.
Haile GebrselassieRead
You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and Ethiopia win the marathon - it's the same.
Haile GebrselassieRead
The marathon always starts after 30K. That's where the problems start. You start without any problems, without any pain. All the pain comes after 30K. Sometimes, it's possible to have pain even in the finger.
Haile GebrselassieRead
First, do enough training. Then believe in yourself and say: I can do it. Tomorrow is my day. And then say: the person in front of me, he is just a human being as well; he has two legs, I have two legs, that is all. That is mentally how you prepare.
Haile GebrselassieRead
Similar quotes
Confidence comes from knowing what you're doing. If you are prepared for something, you usually do it. If not, you usually fall flat on your face.
Tom LandryRead
Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough; and if they do not find them, they will make them.
Samuel SmilesRead
Here is an opportunity for you to celebrate like never before, my own power, and my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary.
Tony RobbinsRead
I work seven days a week, from 9 in the morning till 8 at night. I have the titles of the next eight novels I want to write. I feel myself pitiable, degraded on a day that I don't write.
Orhan PamukRead
Said will be a little ahead, but done should follow at his heel.
Charles SpurgeonRead
If we can (generate) the right emotion inside of us, we can get ourselves to do anything. If you don’t have the money, but you’re creative and determined enough, you’ll find the way.
Tony RobbinsRead