Great guy Quote by Jon Gordon
![“You hear about the struggles with substances and all that, but [Phil Wood] was a really a great guy. This was a great man.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/536/jon-gordon-1655_great-guy_you-hear-about-the-struggles-with-substa_964059.jpg)
“You hear about the struggles with substances and all that, but [Phil Wood] was a really a great guy. This was a great man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational Conference, 2019
He highlights a person's positive impact despite struggles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing greatness in others.
In simple terms: Greatness can shine through hardship.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and celebrate the good in people.
Themes
recognition
resilience
leadership
gratitude
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- team building
- mentorship
- community outreach
Key Concepts
human potential
positive psychology
role models
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance praise with realistic help?
- What does “great” mean in the face of adversity?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on positivity may overlook needed support.
![“I had pestered [Phil Wood] for a long time. He finally agreed to do it. And I was excited and nervous and he couldn't have been nicer or more supportive from the minute I got to his house.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/561/jon-gordon-1655_excited_i-had-pestered-phil-wood-for-a-long-time_2627906.jpg)
![“Phil [Wood] was very passionate. Very committed. He felt very blessed that the people that cared about him and took him aside... if he was out of line or drinking too much, being too surly.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/802/jon-gordon-1655_blessed_phil-wood-was-very-passionate-very-commi_1490080.jpg)
![“I think [Phil Wood] didn't suffer fools gladly, but he loved supporting young people that loved the music.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/98f/jon-gordon-1655_fool_i-think-phil-wood-didn-t-suffer-fools-gl_2299258.jpg)
![“[Phil Wood] was a great artist, and he knew things. He could be mildly conversant in several languages.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b0e/jon-gordon-1655_art_phil-wood-was-a-great-artist-and-he-knew_576942.jpg)
![“I feel very similarly. I didn't have necessarily the same exact kind of dynamic, but that means a lot when people are like that with you. Especially people like that. And I think [Phil Wood] felt a certain responsibility .” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/343/jon-gordon-1655_certain_i-feel-very-similarly-i-didn-t-have-nece_449847.jpg)
![“Phil [Wood] was known for having a little bit of a gruff manner, but he was all heart.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a8/jon-gordon-1655_bits_phil-wood-was-known-for-having-a-little_2380492.jpg)
![“Phil [Wood] said to me in the car going back, he said, "Look man, you better know why you're playing this music. Because I've known too many who lived and died for it. And if you're not trying to change the world, I'm not interested."” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/815/jon-gordon-1655_car_phil-wood-said-to-me-in-the-car-going-ba_1411056.jpg)
![“Ernie Hayes, Jimmy Lewis, and either Belton Evans or Khalil Mahdi on drums [were in Sweet Basil]. All those guys really took care of me.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/400/jon-gordon-1655_basil_ernie-hayes-jimmy-lewis-and-either-belto_200776.jpg)
