Aim Quote by Ellie Simmonds
“I want to go to the Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020 so that's my aim in sport, but what do I want to do after I retire? Do I want to do a normal job? I would like to become a primary school teacher but... it will be totally different.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Sport, 2019
An athlete plans for a sports career and contemplates post‑retirement identity, weighing a teaching path against other possibilities.
In simple terms: She is planning her future after sports, considering teaching.
Key Takeaway
Plan for life after sport now.
Themes
career planning
identity
transition
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- Career counseling
- volunteer coaching
- skill development workshops
Key Concepts
Athlete retirement
education
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills from sport transfer to teaching?
- How will you maintain purpose after retirement?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate challenges of career shift.
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