I always tell kids, you have two eyes and one mouth. Keep two open and one closed. You never learn anything if you're the one talking.
Gordie HoweRead
You've got to love what you're doing. If you love it, you can overcome any handicap, or the soreness, or all the aches and pains and continue to play for a long, long time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loving what you do helps you overcome challenges and persist.
This quote emphasizes the importance of passion and love for one's work or activities. Gordie Howe suggests that when you genuinely love what you are doing, the obstacles and discomforts become easier to bear, allowing you to persevere and continue engaging in that pursuit over time.
Themes
LovePassionMotivationPerseveranceWork
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young athletes before a big game.
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