'There's no way I could do what he's doing. He's hands-down the toughest player in the NFL.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Steve is regarded as the toughest NFL player, a level the speaker feels unable to match.
- In plain terms
- He's the toughest player, beyond what others can do.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize exceptional toughness as a benchmark.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a player 'tough'?
- How can you use such standards constructively?
Another view
Comparisons can discourage personal growth if taken as absolute standards.
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Permalink to quote #35 'You see the stuff he plays through, and you can't have anything but respect for him. It makes you want to play harder, play through stuff.'
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