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“I work every day hard. I put my body through hell. Let me tell you, every year, seven months of the year, I don't see my family. Year in, year out. I miss my kids. Kid's birthdays, anniversaries. I'll never be able to go back and be with my family.” quote by Mo Farah
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“I work every day hard. I put my body through hell. Let me tell you, every year, seven months of the year, I don't see my family. Year in, year out. I miss my kids. Kid's birthdays, anniversaries. I'll never be able to go back and be with my family.”

Mo Farah

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Sport, 2021, Personal sacrifices of elite athletes

Elite athletes often sacrifice family time and personal milestones for training and competition.

In simple terms: Athletes miss family events for sport.

Key Takeaway

Balance training with family connections.

Themes

family sacrifice career mental health

Mood

reflective somber

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • training schedules
  • family gatherings
  • mental health support
  • career planning

Key Concepts

Athlete lifestyle work-life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can athletes maintain family bonds?
  • What support systems help mitigate sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

Balancing elite performance with family life can cause emotional strain.

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