If you play football, there's going to be a 100 percent injury rate. Something is going to be bothering you. So I just try to focus on the things that I can do to help my team.
Larry FitzgeraldRead
You can never let anything distract you from your main objective. My only goal is to be great. That's all I want. That's all I ever aspire to be. Greatness is something nobody can ever take away from you, no matter what happens. So I put all my energy and focus into my craft.
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What this quote means
Stay focused on your goals and aspire for greatness.
In this quote, Larry Fitzgerald emphasizes the importance of unwavering focus on one's primary objectives. He believes that greatness is a personal achievement that cannot be taken away by external circumstances, and thus dedicates all his efforts towards honing his craft to reach that greatness.
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GreatnessFocusMotivationGoalCraft
In practice
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Sharing this quote during a motivational speech to inspire athletes.
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