Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate. The world doesn’t need any more gray. On the other hand, we can’t get enough color. Mediocrity is nobody’s goal and perfection shouldn’t be either. We’ll never be perfect. But remember these three P’s: Passion + Persistence = Possibility.
Interpretation
Passion is essential for achieving greatness in any endeavor.
In this quote, Jon Bon Jovi emphasizes the significance of passion in life, asserting that true fulfillment comes from pursuing what excites us. He argues against mediocrity and perfection, suggesting that the journey fueled by passion and persistence will ultimately open up possibilities and colors our experiences.
In practice
In a motivational speech at a conference, I'd use this quote to inspire attendees to pursue their true passions.
There are those who advocate, and those who do. I'm not trying to slight my peers, but there is a difference between using a soapbox and actually getting your hands dirty. I've spent not only years and millions of dollars but hours and hours and hours of my time doing what I do, and that's very different from what anyone else is doing.
I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back; I been everywhere, and I'm standing tall I've seen a million faces an I've rocked them all.
I learned that what happened to me did not have to define who I was. My past could not control my future unless I allowed it to.
I didn't know much. It wasn't possible to buy a book about Nurmi, but I found out that in order to be faster over 10,000m, he ran 5,000m many times in training. And to be better at 5,000m, he ran 1,500m many times. And to be better at 1,500m, he ran four times 400m in training.
What I am thinking and doing day by day is resistlessly shaping my future, — a future in which there is no expiation except through my own better conduct. No one can save me. No one can live my life for me. It is mine for better or for worse. If I am wise, I shall begin to-day by the simplest and most natural of all processes to build my own truer and better world from within.
What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.
You ought to run the hardest when you feel the worst. Never let the other guy know you're down.
You can't go out and practice average on Wednesday, average on Thursday, okay on Friday and then expect to play well on Sunday.
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