The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between...the greatest reward is to know that you did your job when you were here on the planet.
Interpretation
Focus on your actions in the present rather than the past or future.
This quote emphasizes the importance of the present moment and the actions we take during our lives. It suggests that we should prioritize what we do while we are alive, rather than worrying excessively about beginnings or endings, as the true fulfillment comes from knowing we have made a positive impact in the time we have.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students.
In life, there's the beginning and the end. The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between – whether you're prepared to do what it takes to make change. There has to be physical and material sacrifice. When all the dust settles and we're getting ready to play down for the ninth inning, the greatest reward is to know that you did your job when you were here on the planet.
The bottom line is, if you stay home, your message stays home with you. If you stand for justice and equality, you have an obligation to find the biggest possible megaphone to let your feelings be known. Don't let your message be buried and don't bury yourself.
How can you ask someone to live in the world and not have something to say about injustice?
I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world.
Failure isn't an option. I've erased the word fear from my vocabulary and I think when you erase fear you can't fail.
There's a huge seal called 'impossibility' pasted all over this world. And don't ever forget that we're the only ones who can tear it off once and for all.
People can be really smart or have skills that are directly applicable, but if they don't really believe in it, then they are not going to really work hard.
My only rule is to keep moving, for a pump and cardio at the same time. Rest as little as possible. After an hour, you will feel fantastic and your muscles won't know what hit them.
The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.
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