Motivation Quote by Jonathan Quick

Quick’s line isn’t just about wanting to win; it’s a declaration of what kind of environment he believes produces winning in the first place. The key phrase is “part of a team,” which sounds modest but is actually a subtle demand: he’s not interested in being the lone star or the sentimental “veteran presence.” He’s asking to be embedded in a culture where accountability runs sideways, not just top-down from coaches. In pro sports, that’s code for a locker room where reputations don’t buy you exemptions.

“Striving for greatness” is intentionally lofty, almost corporate, but it functions as a moral North Star. Greatness is vague enough to unite people with different roles - starter, backup, rookie, vet - without arguing over who gets credit. The real bite is in “pushing each other to be better every day.” That’s the athlete’s version of continuous improvement: the unglamorous, daily grind that separates a team that peaks for a week from one that sustains elite standards across an 82-game season and into the playoffs. It’s also a quiet rejection of complacency, the kind that can settle into franchises after a deep run or a big contract.

Context matters: Quick, as a goaltender, occupies the most psychologically exposed position in hockey. One bad night can become a storyline. So this is also self-protection. A demanding, competitive team structure distributes pressure and reinforces trust: if everyone is sharpening everyone else, failure isn’t a personal referendum - it’s part of the process.