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Good players create opportunities. The great players and the great people seize them

Mia Hamm

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Mia Hamm
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 17
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Selma
Alabama
Mariel Margaret Hamm
Mariel Margaret Hamm-Garciaparra
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Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
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I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.
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Every single day I wake up and commit to myself to becoming a better player.
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Focus on what you know you can do. Know what you're capable of on any given day, and what you can count on. Do the simple things well, and then use the confidence to build up the rest of your game. Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.
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I love watching gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
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Golf is social. It brings a lot of people together.
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Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.
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Goals have never defined me as a player. What has defined me is my impact on the team. If that means passing or playing defense to win, I'll do it.
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I could just have chips and salsa for dinner every day.
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I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.
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I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
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I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past -- I want to live now!
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You're worth the investment in yourself and what you feel, you can and want to be
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My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster he could too
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If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.
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Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.
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Sport taught me how to goal set, it really gave me a voice and identity.
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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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Chicken, brown rice, and veggies is a great healthy dinner option. It's full of whole grains and protein, and will keep you full for a long time.
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Success breeds success.
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