The only thing I want to sponsor is cancer, and cancer can be beaten. Not any other product. And I hope nobody tries to use me, because I won't let them.
Terry FoxRead
Twenty-six miles is now my daily minimum.
Interpretation
The quote reflects a commitment to perseverance and setting ambitious goals.
Terry Fox, a Canadian cancer research activist, emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving personal goals, no matter how daunting they may seem. By stating that twenty-six miles is his 'daily minimum', he showcases not only his physical endurance but also his relentless spirit in overcoming challenges and inspiring others to push their own limits.
In practice
During a motivational speech, I would quote Terry Fox to encourage the audience to set high personal goals.
The only thing I want to sponsor is cancer, and cancer can be beaten. Not any other product. And I hope nobody tries to use me, because I won't let them.
Who would have thought it would be possible to run across Canada on one leg, eh? I wanted to try the impossible and show that it could be done.
Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.
If youβve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope .
I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit.
I've said to people before that I'm going to do my very best to make it, and I'm not going to give up. And that's true. But I might not make it. And if I don't make it, the Marathon of Hope better continue.
Most of the stuff I try in a game, in the moment, I have supreme confidence I'm going to execute it.
There are three things, to my account, that I need each day. One of them is something to look up to, another is something to look forward to, and another is someone to chase.
My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, He allows me to do it.
We represent a hustler. I think we represent inspiration. I think we represent, you know, staying down. I think we represent building yourself up from the bootstraps.
When I was growing up, I was told you could be anything you want to be, but I didn't really believe that because you couldn't be president. Like, I knew that; we never had a black president.
Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.
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