People talk about tactics, but when you look at it, tactics are just players. You change things so that the team can get the most out of the skills they have to offer, but you don't go any further than that.
Pep GuardiolaRead
I strive to live with passion and not to be desensitised to life. Things matter to me. You’ve got to live like that. Otherwise what’s the point? It’s not possible to please everyone and there is no point in trying to be what other people think you should be. For me, it’s important to be who I am, not just to be different but to be as authentic as I can be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Live authentically and passionately, staying true to oneself rather than trying to please others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of living a passionate and authentic life. It suggests that individuals should prioritize their own values and feelings over the expectations of others, as true fulfillment comes from being genuine and connected to what truly matters in life. Guardiola encourages us to embrace our true selves and to seek meaning in our experiences instead of conforming to societal pressures or the opinions of others.
Themes
AuthenticityPassionSelfLiveMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and authenticity.
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Maybe Klopp is the best manager in the world at creating teams who attack the back four with so many players, from almost anywhere on the pitch. They have an intensity with the ball and without the ball, and it is not easy to do that.
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Put in the superlatives yourselves, I'm running out. It's already been a while now that he has been outstanding. He's more than decisive in every way. That he's capable of doing everything that he does at his age is something impressive, that doesn't make any sense.
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If you want to win, you have to beat the big teams in Europe, and Juventus are awesome.
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There are teams that wait for you and teams that look for you: Espanyol look for you. I feel very close to their style of football.
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