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“I can't keep protecting people who don't want to run about and train, who are about three stone overweight. What am I supposed to keep saying? 'Keep getting your 60, 70 grand a week but don't train'? What's the game coming to?” quote by Harry Redknapp
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“I can't keep protecting people who don't want to run about and train, who are about three stone overweight. What am I supposed to keep saying? 'Keep getting your 60, 70 grand a week but don't train'? What's the game coming to?”

Harry Redknapp

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports Talk, 2018

Frustration arises when effort isn’t matched by commitment, leading to questioning one’s role in motivating others.

In simple terms: People must want to improve to benefit from guidance.

Key Takeaway

Encourage self‑motivation before offering help.

Themes

motivation commitment leadership frustration coaching

Mood

empathetic determined

Type

supportive realistic

When to use this quote

  • team training
  • personal fitness
  • health counseling
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

Self‑efficacy behavioral change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you inspire willingness to train?
  • What boundaries should you set for your own energy?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone is ready to change, limiting impact.

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