--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I was anxious to get started, There was…" description: "\"I was anxious to get started, There was so much anticipation. I wanted to get in the routine of playing games. It was just nice to be on a team, not co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dda/sidney-crosby-8501_anticipation_i-was-anxious-to-get-started-there-was-s_2385935.png" --- # I was anxious to get started, There was so much… ![“I was anxious to get started, There was so much anticipation. I wanted to get in the routine of playing games. It was just nice to be on a team, not competing against these guys in camp [but] trying to work together to win.” quote by Sidney Crosby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dda/sidney-crosby-8501_anticipation_i-was-anxious-to-get-started-there-was-s_2385935.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dda/sidney-crosby-8501_anticipation_i-was-anxious-to-get-started-there-was-s_2385935.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dda/sidney-crosby-8501_anticipation_i-was-anxious-to-get-started-there-was-s_2385935.png) > “I was anxious to get started, There was so much anticipation. I wanted to get in the routine of playing games. It was just nice to be on a team, not competing against these guys in camp \[but\] trying to work together to win.” [Sidney Crosby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sidney-crosby/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Excitement and anticipation drive the desire to join a team, emphasizing collaboration over competition. **In simple terms:** Joining a team feels rewarding. Key Takeaway Embrace teamwork and shared goals. Themes teamwork anticipation sports motivation Mood enthusiastic optimistic Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - joining a sports team - starting a new hobby - first day at work - group projects Key Concepts group dynamics motivation Questions to Reflect On - What draws you to collaborative environments? - How does anticipation affect performance? 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