"I'm not playing for other people; if I start thinking in those terms I would put too much pressure on myself. I play basketball because that is what I love to do"
- Jeremy Lin
About this Quote
In this quote, Jeremy Lin is expressing his frame of mind towards playing basketball. He states that he does not play for the approval or recognition of others. If he were to concentrate on impressing others, he would feel overwhelmed and strained by the pressure to carry out. Instead, he plays basketball because it is his passion and what he truly enjoys to do. This reveals that Lin's inspiration comes from within and not from external elements. He plays for the pure pleasure and love of the video game, instead of for the expectations of others. This frame of mind permits him to play freely and without the weight of others' viewpoints on his shoulders.
This quote is written / told by Jeremy Lin somewhere between August 23, 1988 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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