Bottom Quote by Martin Brodeur
“I hate not playing. That's the bottom line.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2005
He emphasizes that not playing feels intolerable, showing his deep passion for the game.
In simple terms: Not playing feels terrible.
Key Takeaway
Embrace every opportunity to play.
Themes
passion
competition
dedication
Mood
determined
intense
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- team selection
- injury recovery
- career decisions
- training intensity
Key Concepts
Athlete mindset
identity
performance pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to value playing so highly?
- How do you cope when you can't play?
A Different Perspective
Even when playing, external factors can limit participation.
![“Our job is to get on the road and win one game now. It's a great position to be in. We were lucky to get home ice [advantage] this year. For some reason, we pulled it off at the end and we took advantage early in the series. Now, it's up to us to do our thing on the road.” quote by Martin Brodeur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/649/martin-brodeur-4488_advantage_our-job-is-to-get-on-the-road-and-win-on_371145.jpg)
