I decide my future. I decide what I want to do. Nobody else. If I decide this will be my last year, maybe it is. If I decide it will be my last contract, I decide that. Nobody else. So I will decide when the moment is there.
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That's my hunger. If I start to relax, and I lose that, then I had better stop my football. I need that hunger. I still feel I need to do things 10 times better than other players. Just to be accepted and to improve myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong drive and ambition in order to succeed.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic expresses a profound personal commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. He articulates that without his intense drive or 'hunger', he feels he might as well give up on his football career. His statement reflects the mindset of needing to outperform not just others, but himself, to gain acceptance and achieve personal growth, highlighting the relentless pursuit of greatness as essential in competitive fields.
Themes
HungerMotivationExcellence ImprovementFootball
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a team, to emphasize the need for passion and ambition.
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