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I lived my life one way for 35 years, for me. And then the focus came in on what I really was
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"I lived my life one way for 35 years, for me. And then the focus came in on what I really was"

- Pete Maravich

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Pete Maravich was an expert basketball player who was understood for his amazing ability as well as enthusiasm for the game. In this quote, he is reviewing his life and just how he lived it for 35 years. He was focused on himself and his own objectives, but when the emphasis shifted to what he really was, he realized that he was greater than just a basketball player. He was an individual with a special collection of skills as well as abilities that could be made use of to assist others. He recognized that he can utilize his talents to make a difference on the planet as well as to motivate others. He was no longer just a basketball player, however a leader and an instance for others to follow. He had the potential to make a lasting effect on the globe as well as he accepted it.

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Pete Maravich This quote is written / told by Pete Maravich between June 22, 1947 and January 5, 1988. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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