Quote by Mike Krzyzewski

Playing sport was somewhat frivolous, but I liked it. I rebelled a little bit, and wouldn't go to music lessons and things like that, but I would go and play ball. My parents learned to love it because they saw how much I got out of it.

Playing sport was somewhat frivolous, but I liked it. I rebe

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that playing sports may be perceived as frivolous but still embraced it. They admit to rebelling against other activities, such as music lessons, but had a genuine passion for playing ball. The speaker's parents eventually grew to appreciate their dedication to sports, realizing the positive impact it had on their child's development and happiness. This quote highlights the importance of finding one's own path and pursuing activities that bring personal fulfillment, even if they deviate from societal expectations.

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By Mike Krzyzewski

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