For some reason in today's society, people look up to football players and you have a voice. And it's because of that voice you have the opportunity to impact people's lives.
Tim TebowRead
Every time I step on the field, I'm going to give my whole heart regardless of the score.
Interpretation
Dedication and effort are more important than the outcome.
This quote expresses the idea that one should put forth their best effort and commitment in every endeavor, particularly in sports, without being solely focused on the final result. It emphasizes the importance of heart, passion, and dedication over merely winning or losing, suggesting that the experience and effort are what truly matter.
In practice
In a motivational speech to a sports team before a big game.
For some reason in today's society, people look up to football players and you have a voice. And it's because of that voice you have the opportunity to impact people's lives.
If you do base your life on how many touchdowns you score, how many championships you win, then when you have a setback, then when you have an injury, you're not playing, or something goes wrong, your self-worth goes down.
We can control a few things: our attitude, our effort, our focus and how we go about treating our teammates.
On the field I'm trying to play for the glory of God but then also I'm trying to give everything I have and win and compete. And so I think more than just winning or losing, I think He cares about where our hearts are when we're playing.
What's so amazing in today's society is people look up to football players. And as a football player, you have a platform. And it's so much more important than any touchdown or trophy or anything you could win with football. Its taking that platform and be able to influence people.
I'm not perfect. And who knows how many times I've fallen short. We all fall short. That's the amazing thing about the grace of God.
The resistance is not something to be avoided, it's something to seek out.
If you're not failing 90% of the time, then you're probably not working on sufficiently challenging problems.
I'm going to be dead for a long time, so I have a lot to do now.
Something you want badly enough can always be gained. No matter how fierce the enemy, how remote the beautiful lady, or how carefully guarded the treasure, there is always a means to the goal for the earnest seeker. The unseen help of the guardian gods of heaven and earth assure fulfillment.
To reach a port, we must sail - sail, not tie at anchor - sail, not drift.
I'm addicted to working. I mean, I have a list of 100 countries I want to play in. I'm basically killing myself by travelling so much, for no reason whatsoever.
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