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> [I've been through a lot in life, and had some ups and downs. It's what's led me to this day.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-ve-been-through-a-lot-in-life-and-had-some-ups-and-downs-it-s-what/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61c/russell-wilson-10205_inspirational_i-ve-been-through-a-lot-in-life-and-had_1044885.jpg)

> [To be efficient with the football in practice and on the game field obviously is the most important thing, but be efficient with the football, make smart decisions, be great on third downs, be great in the red zone, when…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/to-be-efficient-with-the-football-in-practice-and-on-the-game-field/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

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## More by Russell Wilson

> [You know, I want to be the uncommon one. I think it's pretty cool that I'm only 5'11", you know, and playing in the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/you-know-i-want-to-be-the-uncommon-one-i-think-it-s-pretty-cool-that/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [Live with a purpose, play with a purpose.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/live-with-a-purpose-play-with-a-purpose/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [With my dad passing away, he's always watching me-a big smile on his face, watching every snap on the 50-yard line.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/with-my-dad-passing-away-he-s-always-watching-me-a-big-smile-on-his/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [God's given me so much talent, and my height doesn't define my skill set. I believe that God has given me a right arm,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/god-s-given-me-so-much-talent-and-my-height-doesn-t-define-my-skill/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [I thought about all the people that told me I couldn't do it and told me I couldn't get there.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-thought-about-all-the-people-that-told-me-i-couldn-t-do-it-and-told/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-ended-up-getting-drafted-by-the-colorado-rockies-on-june-8-2010-and/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [Ken Griffey changed the game, but he also represented pop culture and the youth - how he wore his hat backwards, how he swung…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/ken-griffey-changed-the-game-but-he-also-represented-pop-culture-and/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [In terms of professionally what I want to do, I want to play 15-plus more years, get to the Hall of Fame, and win…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/in-terms-of-professionally-what-i-want-to-do-i-want-to-play-15-plus/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [I'm going to the Super Bowl again.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-m-going-to-the-super-bowl-again/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [Every setback has a major comeback,](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/every-setback-has-a-major-comeback/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [Every day I wake up and that’s my goal, to be on a constant quest for knowledge and do something different, being unique and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/every-day-i-wake-up-and-that-s-my-goal-to-be-on-a-constant-quest-for/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [I know the coaches definitely trust me and my ability to throw the football.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-know-the-coaches-definitely-trust-me-and-my-ability-to-throw-the/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [I think God cares about everything he created.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/i-think-god-cares-about-everything-he-created/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [People don't understand: I've always been busy. They think that, "Oh, he's too busy, blah blah blah...," but for me, this is how it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/people-don-t-understand-i-ve-always-been-busy-they-think-that-oh-he-s/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

> [Being a quarterback, the way I believe is there's always so much room to improve. Any little detail. I always cut up the film…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/russell-wilson/being-a-quarterback-the-way-i-believe-is-there-s-always-so-much-room/)

[Russell Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-wilson/)

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