PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE STATEMENT
The philosophy life statement that I abide by is taken from two simple, powerful statements. The first portion of the statement in this philosophical lifeline comes from the company Nike, “Just Do It”. The second part of this statement derives from something the gym owner of the gym I am a member at once said, “If you soft, don’t bother”. The overall statement “Just do it and if your soft, don’t bother” is quite powerful and harsh, but in times of great need, despair, and when its time to put it all on the line, it is the most inspirational statement to live by. Although at first it seems controversial, the first part implying to literally “just do it” and then followed by “if your soft don’t bother” which would put most people off, but to me the last part of this philosophical collaboration builds up tremendous amounts of drive and utter determination which helps me take it to the next level, especially when playing high school football and at the gym. To me this philosophical statement is perfect in every aspect, when playing football or working out I focus mostly on the just do it part because it pushes me to do exactly as it says, it changes my mindset to do whatever it takes, no matter what anyone else thinks. The second part of this statement has a much deeper meaning to me, whenever I am faced with doubt, whether I doubt myself or mostly when people doubt me and tell me I cant do something, I take this statement to heart. I strongly believe that there is nothing I can’t do, and no-one can and will tell me differently, to many times I have been underestimated and been ignored and by repeating this inspirational contradictive statement, I regain my strength and composure and become more driven and dete ...