Don't be afraid to take time to learn. It's good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.
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It takes tremendous will to compete in any athletic endeavor, so it meant going to bed early and getting my homework done in advance. I had to sacrifice things, like a social life, to be a skater at 15. But I loved skating so much that it was worth everything to me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in athletics requires dedication and sacrifices.
In this quote, Vera Wang emphasizes the level of commitment and personal sacrifice needed to excel in athletics, particularly noting her own experience as a young skater. She reflects on the choices she made, such as prioritizing sleep and academics over socializing, as a testament to her love for skating and the importance of dedication in achieving success in any endeavor.
Themes
CommitmentSacrificeDedicationSkatingSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the dedication required for athletes.
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