As soon as I started to realize that I could make a living playing professional soccer, I went to that place where I could torture myself because I knew it would make me better for the championship game.
Abby WambachRead
Quit now? They'll have to cut the uniform off me. I'm going out for another 300. They couldn't be any harder to get than the first 300.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perseverance in the face of challenges is crucial for achieving goals.
This quote by Lefty Grove emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination when pursuing one's objectives. It suggests that quitting is not an option, as the speaker is willing to continue pushing forward, regardless of the difficulties ahead, because they believe the effort required to achieve their goals is worth it.
Themes
PerseveranceEffortGoalsDeterminationResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming challenges in sports.
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