We're our own worst enemy. You doubt yourself more than anybody else ever will. If you can get past that, you can be successful.
Interpretation
Self-doubt is often the biggest barrier to success, and overcoming it is key to achieving your goals.
In this quote, Michael Strahan emphasizes the importance of overcoming self-doubt, which he views as the primary obstacle we face on the path to success. He suggests that our harshest critic is often ourselves, and by conquering this internal struggle, we open the door to achieving our true potential and realizing our goals.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage individuals facing challenges.
No matter how loud the stadium is, once you're on that field and that offense walks up to the line, it's silent. You can only hear the guys on the field. It's amazing how much concentration you can have when it's required and how powerful your mind is to give it to you.
You know, you want to win and you want a ring. But when you win and you get the ring, you never really wear it.
It's not easy to do morning TV. A lot of people think you just show up and be yourself, but one of the hardest things to do is be yourself when the camera comes on.
My ultimate goal is for that next generation coming up, who didn't see me play, go, 'Oh, he used to play football?'
When something goes wrong, smile, cause there's always a next play.
I'm a firm believer that in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don't enjoy.
To THINK BIG and to use our talents doesn't mean we won't have difficulties along the way. We will - we all do... If we choose to see the obstacles in our path as barriers, we stop trying. "We can't win," we moan. "They won't let us win."
I must write each day without fail, not so much for the success of the work, as in order not to get out of my routine.
There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.
I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.
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