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I just try to make sure, in everything I do, I do what I'm supposed to be doing in a confident and a humble way at the same time. It's been working for me.
Maya Moore
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the importance of balancing confidence and humility in one's actions.

Maya Moore's quote reflects on the duality of confidence and humility in achieving success. She suggests that by being assured in her actions while also remaining humble, she has found a way to navigate her life effectively. This balance allows her to stay true to her purpose while fostering genuine connections with others, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and successful journey.

Themes

ConfidenceHumilitySuccessBalancePurpose

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In a motivational speech about leadership and personal development.

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There are different ways to lead throughout a practice or a year. Whatever that moment needs is something I've always tried to be ready to do.
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I think that any time you get into an area where it requires humility, and accountability, it's gonna get touchy. And so I understand the reality of when someone says something that requires you to look at yourself and change, it's not easy.
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I think our criminal justice system has two problems. We have systematic problems and we have people problems. So if the hearts of people are not about justice than any system you have won't work.
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We are in a world where people are understanding that athletes and entertainers are citizens too. Some of us want to leverage our platform for good, and I want to be someone who is thoughtful and real about trying to influence people in a way that will lead to healthier communities and a better nation.
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My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.
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Even if you don't become a professional athlete, the experience of working with a team, knowing how to set goals, and working every day to figure out how to accomplish those goals definitely gives you confidence to apply those same characteristics to other life challenges.
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