Either you set your goals and, in doing so, have your life governed by choice or you do nothing and have your life governed by chance.
Robin SharmaRead
I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Play as if you are showcasing your talent to someone experiencing it for the first time.
This quote reflects the idea of performing at your best by considering the audience's perspective, especially those who may be experiencing something for the first time. The essence is about the impact of your actions and how you can inspire or bring joy to others, which motivates one to give their all in every endeavor.
Themes
MotivationPerformanceAudienceImpactInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
During a sports team pep talk before a big game to inspire players.
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