I don't just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The runner aims to provide excitement for the audience, not just participate in the race.
- In plain terms
- I run to make it exciting for the people watching.
- What can you take from it?
- Perform with the audience in mind to create excitement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you perform for others or yourself?
- What makes a performance exciting?
Another view
Winning is more important than entertaining.
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