My friends and I started that motto early in high school - that attitude, that mentality - from way back then: Want to go to Stanford? Why not? Want to play in the NBA? Why not?
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and believing in one's aspirations.
Russell Westbrook reflects on the mindset he and his friends cultivated in high school, characterized by an unwavering belief in their dreams and ambitions. This mentality encourages individuals to pursue their goals without being hindered by self-doubt or societal limitations, fostering a culture of possibility and determination from a young age.
In practice
In a motivational speech to high school students about chasing their dreams.
Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.
Never say, ‘No’, never say, ‘I cannot’, for you are infinite. Even time and space are as nothing compared with your nature. You can do anything and everything, you are almighty
Excuses are the cradle ... that Satan rocks men off to sleep in.
To measure up to all that is demanded of him, a man must overestimate his capacities
Racing, competing, it's in my blood. It's part of me, it's part of my life; I have been doing it all my life and it stands out above everything else.
Every time I've gotten myself into trouble, it's because I'm choosing a project based on a long-term career goal as opposed to something that speaks to me at the moment.
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