--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I'm out there, the last thing I'm…" description: "\"When I'm out there, the last thing I'm thinking about is if I'm going to get hurt or if I'm going to get another concussion. If it happens, it happens,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1f/t-j-oshie-5399_fun_when-i-m-out-there-the-last-thing-i-m-th_3196426.jpg" --- # When I'm out there, the last thing I'm thinking about is… ![“When I'm out there, the last thing I'm thinking about is if I'm going to get hurt or if I'm going to get another concussion. If it happens, it happens, but if I start thinking like that, I don't think hockey would be too fun if you're skating around scared.” quote by T. J. Oshie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1f/t-j-oshie-5399_fun_when-i-m-out-there-the-last-thing-i-m-th_3196426.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1f/t-j-oshie-5399_fun_when-i-m-out-there-the-last-thing-i-m-th_3196426.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1f/t-j-oshie-5399_fun_when-i-m-out-there-the-last-thing-i-m-th_3196426.jpg) > “When I'm out there, the last thing I'm thinking about is if I'm going to get hurt or if I'm going to get another concussion. If it happens, it happens, but if I start thinking like that, I don't think hockey would be too fun if you're skating around scared.” [T. J. Oshie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/t-j-oshie/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focus on the present moment to enjoy the game rather than fearing injury. **In simple terms:** Stay present, enjoy the sport. Key Takeaway Play without fear. 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