Guys who might not be superstars but because of their hustle, because of the little things they do, these are the guys who can really mean the difference between winning and losing.
Dwyane WadeRead
Growing up, I always dreamed of winning an NBA championship, never a gold. A gold was something that never crossed my mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing significant goals over less impactful achievements.
Dwyane Wade reflects on his ambitions while growing up, stating that his primary dream was to win an NBA championship, which he viewed as a greater achievement than winning an Olympic gold medal. This highlights the value he placed on team success and personal aspirations in a highly competitive and coveted environment, suggesting that his priorities were aligned with striving for excellence in his professional career.
Themes
NbaChampionshipDreamsSuccessGoals
In practice
Example use cases
In a sports motivational speech to inspire young athletes.
More from Dwyane Wade
All quotes βWhenever I feel like I'm getting too far away from where I need to be, I think about my sons and the legacy I have to leave for them - and it always brings me back to reality.
Dwyane WadeRead
Similar quotes
Startup CEOs should not play the odds. When you are building a company, you must believe there is an answer and you cannot pay attention to your odds of finding it. You just have to find it. It matters not whether your chances are nine in ten or one in a thousand; your task is the same.
Ben HorowitzRead
Always have one possibility in mind and that is to go to the top, to be the best. Everything else should just be a means to that end.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerRead
"And my father didn't have money for me to go to college. And at that particular time they didn't have black quarterbacks, and I don't think I could have made it in basketball, because I was only 5β² 11". So I just picked baseball."
Willie MaysRead
Starting and growing a business is as much about the innovation, drive and determination of the people who do it as it is about the product they sell.
Elon MuskRead
When we were growing up our parents somehow made it clear that being famous was good. And I mistakenly thought that if I was famous then everyone would love me.
Ellen DegeneresRead
If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done.
John HavlicekRead