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“I might feel a little bit empty, and it might get to me for a short time, but I'm hoping to keep my association with football and with broadcasting - I'm not retiring from everything; I'm retiring from the BBC. I'm certainly not going pipe and slippers.” quote by John Motson
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“I might feel a little bit empty, and it might get to me for a short time, but I'm hoping to keep my association with football and with broadcasting - I'm not retiring from everything; I'm retiring from the BBC. I'm certainly not going pipe and slippers.”

John Motson

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Sports, John Motson, 2023

He acknowledges a brief feeling of emptiness after leaving a long career but intends to stay connected to his passions, not fully retiring.

In simple terms: Brief emptiness after career change, but staying involved.

Key Takeaway

Maintain ties to passions after retirement.

Themes

career transition passion identity continuity

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • broadcasting
  • football
  • personal identity

Key Concepts

life stage purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities will fill the new space?
  • How will you define purpose now?
A Different Perspective

Retirement may bring loss of routine and purpose.

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