That's my job: work hard, win, and inspire.
Jordan BurroughsRead
It's a difficult place being on top because, for me, beating the Average Joe has no significance, but for the Average Joe, beating me could be the biggest match of his life, potentially.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being at the top brings different challenges compared to those who are striving to reach the top.
In this quote, Jordan Burroughs reflects on the unique challenges faced by those at the pinnacle of success. He recognizes that while his victories may not hold the same weight for him, they represent monumental achievements for those who aim to defeat him, highlighting the contrasting perspectives between champions and challengers.
Themes
SuccessCompetitionChallengesPerspectiveAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to athletes about the mindset of champions.
More from Jordan Burroughs
All quotes →Every single time I get on the mat, every tournament, I get to see what I'm made of, how tough I am, where my desire is, and how hard I've worked.
Jordan BurroughsRead
I've won every single event there is to win as a wrestler, and I still continue to come back every single year. The hard part for me is, 'OK, how long can you do this?'
Jordan BurroughsRead
I have wrestled in almost every tournament in the world. I've won the Olympics, NCAAs, and World Championships, but none of those can truly compare to the feeling I felt when I won my first and only state championship my senior year of high school.
Jordan BurroughsRead
I want to be the guy who our sport looks up to, and win multiple championships.
Jordan BurroughsRead
All I had was wrestling. If I'm not good at the only thing I have in life, I've got to get better at it.
Jordan BurroughsRead
Similar quotes
I have always found that my view of success has been iconoclastic: success to me is not about money or status or fame, its about finding a livelihood that brings me joy and self-sufficiency and a sense of contributing to the world.
Anita RoddickRead
I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I've always felt blessed.
BonoRead
I'm not trying to win a popularity poll. I'm trying to win football games.
Woody HayesRead
The pleasure of work is open to anyone who can develop some specialised skill, provided that he can get satisfaction from the exercise of his skill without demanding universal applause.
Bertrand RussellRead
I like people who are working on practical things and who are working in teams. It's not so important to get the glory. It's much more important to get something that works. It's a better way to live.
Freeman DysonRead
Look at the better players of my era - Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd. They had pros they worked with from time to time, but out on Tour, thousands of miles from home, each of them learned to be his own best coach. I think Tiger can do the same.
Arnold PalmerRead