Now that I know the dangers? Yes, I still would do it again. Why? 'Cause look at me. Look at my family. They're able to eat, they're able to have food and shelter over their head. Would I play football again? Yes.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a willingness to face dangers for the sake of one's family's well-being.
Ed Reed reflects on the risks involved in his career, particularly in football, but asserts that despite those dangers, he would choose to do it all over again. His motivation stems from the positive impact his career has had on his family's life, providing them with essential needs like food and shelter, showcasing the profound connection between personal sacrifice and familial support.
In practice
In a speech about resilience, I might say, 'Just like Ed Reed, I would face any challenge for my family.'
There's only so many guys on a football team that really have a voice. So anytime you have a microphone, you should use it for the betterment of humanity, for the betterment of this country, for the betterment of our kids coming up behind us, for the future of the world. Why not? Make the world a better place.
Ever since I was a kid, I knew I could play in the NFL because I had a knack for the game. But I can't play this game forever. When I'm finished, maybe I'll become a motivational speaker, maybe a preacher. But children need to know that life may be hard, but you can always overcome.
Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create immense suffering and unwanted change in the world forever. This prospect should compel all of us to act to prevent such a catastrophe.
You'll live. Only the best get killed.
I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.
Go back?" he thought. "No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!" So up he got, and trotted along with his little sword held in front of him and one hand feeling the wall, and his heart all of a patter and a pitter.
You've got to be closer to the edge than ever to win. That means sometimes you go over the edge, and I don't mean driving, either.
I worked through cancer twice. I probably worked through it too much the last time. This time, I found myself saying, 'Well, I don't feel well. I think I'll take the day off.' I think I did that even a little bit more than I needed to.
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