Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking.
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There's those young girls that I once was, looking up to Mia Hamm, Christine Lilly, all those players, and I know how much of an effect they had on me. Knowing that, I feel like I'm in a position where I can really help be a positive influence in girls' lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Alex Morgan reflects on the impact of role models in sports and her desire to inspire young girls.
In this quote, Alex Morgan expresses her acknowledgment of the significant influence that renowned female soccer players, like Mia Hamm and Christine Lilly, had on her as a young athlete. She emphasizes the importance of role models and recognizes that she is now in a position to positively affect the lives of young girls, motivating them to pursue their dreams in sports and beyond.
Themes
InspirationRole ModelsGirlsSportsPositive Influence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech to young athletes at a sports camp, emphasizing the importance of role models.
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