Quote by Peggy Fleming

The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours.

The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having genuine passion for the sport you engage in. It urges individuals to participate in a sport because they genuinely love it, not just to seek external validation or the approval of others. The quote asserts that true motivation should come from within and that one's involvement in a sport should be a personal and fulfilling experience. Loving and owning one's sport is emphasized as the key factor in cultivating a genuine and lasting commitment to it.

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