I'm a basketball player. That's what I do and what I love but that's just not all who I am. I'm talented in a lot of different areas.
Kevin DurantRead
Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
Interpretation
Setting a goal and consistently working towards it is essential for achieving championship-level success.
This quote by Kevin Durant emphasizes the importance of determination and consistent effort in reaching one's goals. It suggests that to become the best or to achieve greatness, one must have a clear objective and be willing to dedicate daily effort and hard work in pursuit of that aim, embodying the mindset of a champion.
In practice
During a team meeting, I shared this quote to inspire my colleagues to set clear objectives for our project.
I'm a basketball player. That's what I do and what I love but that's just not all who I am. I'm talented in a lot of different areas.
I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.
I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I've been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I'm tired of being second. I'm not going to settle for that. I'm done with it.
My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She's been working hard her whole life for me and my brother. I'm a lot like her in that I work hard for what I want. She taught me that.
A big market is something that doesn't really concern me too much. It's cool to think about, it's good for off-the-court deals. But I'm more of a basketball player. That's what I want to be known as. And this is the best place for me to play basketball. I'm glad I'm here.
You sacrificed for us - you're the real MVP.
The secret of unleashing your true power is setting goals that are exciting enough that they truly inspire your creativity and ignite yourpassion.
I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If what they tell me suits my body, great. If my body doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first.
None will improve your lot If you yourself do not.
Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.
When you set goals, something inside of you starts saying, "Let's go, let's go," and ceilings start to move up.
With the opening of the New Year, all the closed portals of limitations will be thrown open and I shall move through them to vaster fields, where my worthwhile dreams of life will be fulfilled.
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