Athletes who have been injured are motivational.
They have the right to be frustrated and upset. They should be congratulated for their development and effort, not denigrated or minimised, especially if their growth is slow or they have setbacks. The fact that they are willing to work through the pain and frustration in order to cure their bodies and return to doing what they love demonstrates their true character and commitment.
To the injured athletes, here’s to you.
This is for those days when you don’t want to complete your rehab exercises. This one is for when you’d rather be doing something other than riding a stationary bike. This one is for those days when you keep comparing yourself to your best self.
“If you push me towards a weakness, I will turn that weakness into a strength,” she says.
Michael Jordan, basketball player “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started” – Anonymous
“The ones who say ‘You can’t’ and ‘You won’t’ are probably the ones scared that you will” – Anonymous
“When one is seized by temporary setback, one of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting.” – Unidentified
“Everyone benefits from perseverance. Please don’t give up. Don’t surrender. There is always a solution to any problem.” – Zamperini, Louis
“It’s not what you can do that gives you strength. It’s what you can’t do that gives you strength.” I am the result of overcoming obstacles you previously believed you couldn’t overcome.”