Two things happen when an athlete gets injured. Some guys say, ‘F*ck it, I’m going to wait it out 3-4 months.’ But with me and lots of other athletes, you find your eighth or ninth gear – a gear you’ve never gone to before – and say, ‘I’m going to come back.’

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"If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied."

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"Asking for help when you’re down or when you’re feeling wobbly or when you’re depressed is actually the most powerful thing you can do."

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