Fighter Quote by Ann Wolfe
“I've been training fighters about 10 years. And I know I get the kids that nobody else is gonna want. I get kids who violated probation five, six, seven times. Their parents don't want 'em, the police don't want 'em - nobody wants 'em. And so I say, okay, I was like that. Nobody wanted me. Once I found out that a nobody could do what I did, I took a whole bunch of nobodies. When you take a nobody, they're open to anything, so that's what I started working with. I started working with the worst kids that nobody else wants to deal with.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Coaching and Mentoring Youth, Ann Wolfe, 2015
She works with marginalized youth, turning them from “nobodies” into motivated individuals by leveraging their openness to new guidance.
In simple terms: She helps unwanted kids become motivated.
Key Takeaway
Use empathy to engage those overlooked.
Themes
mentoring
rehabilitation
resilience
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- juvenile detention programs
- after‑school clubs
- community outreach
Key Concepts
social work
behavior change
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create more opportunities for these youths?
- What role does community play in their transformation?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on consistent support and resources, not just motivation.
