Famous quote by Wayne Gretzky

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I wasnt naturally gifted in terms of size and speed everything I did in hockey I worked for, and thats the way Ill be as
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"I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach"

- Wayne Gretzky

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This quote by Wayne Gretzky speaks to the value of hard work and devotion. Gretzky was not naturally gifted in terms of size and speed, yet he had the ability to become one of the best hockey players of all time. He attributes his success to the effort he put in to become the best. This quote is a tip that success does not come easy and that it requires dedication and effort. Gretzky is also saying that he will bring the very same work principles to his training profession. He will not anticipate success to come easily, but will instead put in the effort and devotion to assist his group reach their goals. This quote is a terrific suggestion that effort and dedication can cause success, no matter what the situations.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Wayne Gretzky somewhere between January 26, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Canada. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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