At the end of the day, it's not about starting a game in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, or getting to the Hall of Fame. It's about representing yourself in a way that represents your faith.
Kurt WarnerRead
It's not the way I threw the football - it's not particular games that I won - but that they remember that here's a guy that believed, that worked hard. Although things didn't always go in his favor, he continued to press through, and with his faith in himself and his faith in God, he was able to accomplish great things.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and faith in achieving success.
Kurt Warner reflects on his journey, highlighting that while specific achievements or games may not define him, it is his unwavering belief in himself and his relentless hard work that leave a lasting impression. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, his commitment to his faith and determination have enabled him to achieve greatness, serving as an inspiration that true success lies in the journey and character rather than just the outcomes.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles in sports.
At the end of the day, it's not about starting a game in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, or getting to the Hall of Fame. It's about representing yourself in a way that represents your faith.
People think that whatever happens on the football field should define me way one or the other. A lot of people say, 'I can't believe you don't think more highly of yourself, two-time MVP, Super Bowl MVP,' but it's like, whatever. It just happens to be what I do. I want to be defined by what I believe in, by who I am.
If you're willing to put yourself and your dreams on the line, at the very least you'll discover an inner strength you may not have known existed.
When I look at my situation, yes, there were a lot of things... small school, didn't play much... but I knew that when I played, I won. And I also played in more of a pro system, so I understood the game of football. That helped me translate when I finally did get my opportunity.
If you can stand up for your faith when you're on top, you can stand up for it now that you're at the bottom.
The great ones have the ability to focus and tune everything else out and see more than the others. Average quarterbacks have tunnel vision. They see what's in front of them. The better you get, the more that tunnel expands, and the more guys on the field you see.
If you are clear where you are going and you take several steps in that direction every day, you eventually have to get there. If I head north out of Santa Barbara and take five steps a day, eventually I have to end up in San Francisco. So decide what you want, write it down, review it constantly, and each day do something that moves you toward those goals.
If you say "can't" you're restricting what you can do or ever will do.
I'll come back as soon as I can with as much as I can. In the meantime, you've got to hold!
I found that when you start thinking and saying what you really want then your mind automatically shifts and pulls you in that direction. And sometimes it can be that simple, just a little twist in vocabulary that illustrates your attitude and philosophy.
Never be discouraged, because every wrong turn attempt, when left behind you, is another step forward taking you closer to your goals.
Then - as he was talking - a set of tail-lights going past lit up McMurphy's face, and the windshield reflected an expression that was allowed only because he figured it'd be too dark for anybody in the car to see, dreadfully tired and strained and frantic, like there wasn't enough time left for something he had to do.
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