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The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking.
Mia Hamm
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No-one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success. Certainly, factors like opportunity, luck and timing are important. But the backbone of success is usually found in old-fashioned, basic concepts like hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.
Mia Hamm
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
Mia Hamm
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Sports can do so much. They've given me a framework: meeting new people, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, motivation. All these things I learned, whether I knew I was learning them or not, through sports.
Mia Hamm
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I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.
Mia Hamm
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Every morning, I wake up trying to be the best mom and the best role model for my kids in a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
Mia Hamm
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I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.
Mia Hamm
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Every single day I wake up and commit myself to becoming a better player. Some days it happens, and some days it doesn't. Sure, there are games I'm going to dominate and there are going to be games when I struggle. But it doesn't mean I give up.
Mia Hamm
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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
Mia Hamm
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
Mia Hamm
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I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.
Mia Hamm
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
Mia Hamm
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I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.
Mia Hamm
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I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.
Mia Hamm
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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
Mia Hamm
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Focus on what you know you can do. Know what you're capable of on any given day, and what you can count on. Do the simple things well, and then use the confidence to build up the rest of your game. Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
Mia Hamm
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
Mia Hamm
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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
Mia Hamm
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I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.
Mia Hamm
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together. And the great thing about a scramble, there's less pressure because you don't feel like every shot has to be your shot.
Mia Hamm
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Goals have never defined me as a player. What has defined me is my impact on the team. If that means passing or playing defense to win, I'll do it.
Mia Hamm
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The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.
Mia Hamm
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Experience means you did a lot of things wrong.
Mia Hamm
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I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.
Mia Hamm
