'As athletes, we understand the importance of being a positive role model.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Athletes recognize the impact of their public behavior on others.
- In plain terms
- Public figures have a responsibility to be good examples.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand your influence on others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view your role as a public figure?
- When have you felt responsible for others?
Another view
Athletes often face conflicting pressures.
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