If I can help my teammate or teammates play at a level they've never played at before, then it doesn't even matter so much how I play.
Karch KiralyRead
No volleyball play can begin without a serve, and the serve is the only technique that is totally under your control. In other endeavors, you cannot succeed without believing in yourself, and that belief is completely under your control.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in any endeavor starts with a foundational effort that you can control, much like a serve in volleyball.
This quote by Karch Kiraly highlights the importance of taking initiative in any pursuit. Just as a volleyball game cannot start without a serve that players control, success in life and other pursuits begins with the self-confidence and belief that individuals can instill within themselves. It emphasizes taking responsibility for one's actions and the necessity of self-belief as key components for achieving goals.
Themes
ServeBeliefControlSuccessSelf-Confidence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage teamwork and personal development.
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All quotes →Not everything you're going to do in volleyball - or in life, for that matter - is exciting or fully functional, but if you have the willpower to make each minute count, you'll benefit in some way. And it will make you a better player and a better person in the long run.
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Al was already a legend when I got to campus. You wanted to play for the best? You went to UCLA to play for Al Scates.
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And I really felt like I would regret never accomplishing my goals on the beach, or missing special moments with my kids, more than I would miss winning a third gold medal.
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