I hope our hopes and aspirations are bigger than setting records.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of having grand ambitions beyond mere achievements.
Drew Brees suggests that true fulfillment and purpose come from pursuing larger dreams and aspirations rather than focusing solely on breaking records. It champions the idea that growth, improvement, and the journey of pursuing our hopes should take precedence over superficial measures of success.
In practice
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech at a sports event.
A good friend of mine once told me that each morning when you wake up, think about winning the day. Don't worry about a week from now or a month from now - just think about one day at a time. If you are worried about the mountain in the distance, you might trip over the molehill right in front of you. Win the day!
Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity.
And at the time, it is funny how you can look at something and say, for example with my shoulder injury, when it first happened I said this is the worst thing that could happen to me. Why me, why now? Now I look back and say it was probably the best thing that happened to me
I needed New Orleans so badly back in 2006, just somebody to believe in me, somebody to care about me
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's why it's important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. If we cultivate respect for others and our motivation is sincere, if we develop a genuine concern for others’ well-being, then all our actions will be positive.
I began singing in dive bars and really small clubs. I dragged my piano down the stairs, and I went down the street with my keyboard, and I would go to every different dive bar that I could get to agree to let me play. I'd call and pretend I was Lady Gaga's manager.
Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
There is no such thing as a lousy job - only lousy men who don't care to do it.
Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can.
This is the moment — this is the most important moment right now. Which is: We are about contribution. That’s what our job is. It’s not about impressing people. It’s not about getting the next job. It’s about contributing something.
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