There were many times that I took such a big hit that I…
“There were many times that I took such a big hit that I was dazed; I'm not going to lie. I'd see black, but I'm still looking for the puck. Where's the play going? I'm going to keep going. Same thing in figure skating. If I take a hard fall, I'm going to get up, and I'm going to do the next jump.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Resilience is about persisting despite setbacks, using each failure as fuel to continue pursuing goals.
In simple terms: Keep going after setbacks.
Never quit, keep trying.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- figure skating practice
- career setbacks
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What setback can you turn into motivation?
- How do you maintain focus after a failure?
Recovery may be painful and time‑consuming.