Quote by Eric Heiden

It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous, I would have stuck with hockey.

It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous

Summary

This quote reflects the belief that pursuing a certain sport out of fame-seeking motives is not the right approach. The speaker implies that they did not choose their current sport in order to achieve fame; if they sought fame, they would have stuck with hockey instead. The quote suggests that the speaker values their current sport for reasons other than popularity and underlines the importance of genuine passion and dedication in one's pursuits, rather than simply aiming for fame.

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By Eric Heiden

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