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Depressed Quote by Will Rogers

“I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like golf. I have never been depressed enough to take up the game, but they say you get so sore at yourself you forget to hate your enemies.” quote by Will Rogers
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“I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like golf. I have never been depressed enough to take up the game, but they say you get so sore at yourself you forget to hate your enemies.”

Will Rogers

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio broadcast, 1935

Golf can serve as a distraction, allowing one to forget personal grievances through physical exertion.

In simple terms: Golf helps forget problems by focusing on the game.

Key Takeaway

Use sport to shift mental focus.

Themes

stress relief sports mental health

Mood

relaxed hopeful

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • rehabilitation
  • team building

Key Concepts

distraction physical activity emotional coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities help you reset your mind?
  • Can distraction become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

May not address underlying issues.

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