I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach.
Wayne GretzkyRead
You must keep your mind on the objective, not on the obstacle.
Interpretation
Focus on your goals instead of the challenges you face.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear vision of your objectives despite the obstacles that may arise. It suggests that by concentrating on what you aim to achieve rather than the difficulties encountered, you can better navigate your journey and reach your desired outcome.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire a team during tough times.
I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach.
You are responsible for your life. It doesn't matter what your Mama did. It doesn't matter what your Daddy didn't do. You are responsible for your life.
Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.
For every reason it's not possible, there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded.
What you want will pull like a magnet. Here's the other part. What for? Purpose is stronger than object. It's the 'What for?' that's even more powerful than the object. And the more you can describe in detail to stir the emotion and the intellect and the spirit and the soul, then the more powerful the 'what for' is.
Human beings are the only creatures who are allowed to fail. If an ant fails, it's dead. But we're allowed to learn from our mistakes and from our failures. And that's how I learn, by falling flat on my face and picking myself up and starting all over again.
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