Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sudden internal drive can trigger immediate action to surpass others.
- In plain terms
- An inner urge made him start running to beat someone.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your gut feelings to drive you into action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What triggers your competitive drive?
- Do you act on instinct or plan?
Another view
Impulsive actions without planning can sometimes be counterproductive.
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