Walter Matthau Quotes

I don't see success as the goal. Obedience is the goal.

In the military you do not get points for creativity. You get points for obedience.

Get me a military man who can’t quit until I say he can quit.

I keep my head down, my mouth shut and work hard.

I just do what the coach asks.

I'm just going to do everything my coaches ask me.

If you work hard at something, you can forget everything else.

My dad, since I was growing up, has always taught me that I need to keep my mouth shut and just play baseball.

When I'm on the field, I just do my job.

I'm kind of a grinder.

Whether I play or not, nothing will change my preparation.

For me, practice and discipline are the magic words to become big in any sport, especially soccer.

We desire to win, doing the little things right.

I have always tried to improve myself in every practice session. When it comes to playing and preparation, I am as disciplined and dedicated as anyone else.

I have always stayed focused, working to the fullest.

You've got to have dedication because there's a lot of sacrifice which goes into it - a lot of your time is minimal with friends and family, especially in the past 10 years.

My talent in playing football was not the highest but I was very hard-working, interested to learn and get better, and this focus made me better and better.

Basically my whole life revolves around soccer. I don't take many vacations. Everything just gets put on the back burner because of my training. I miss out on a lot of weddings and family functions. But at the end of the day, I'm sitting here as a world champion, and it feels pretty good.

You've got to go out there and play your best. It's about what you do on the football field.

I know my mindset. I know how hard I work at my craft.

I'm very much, get to work, do my job, go home.

I don't want to leave the field for a little thing. I try to be ready every day.

I have always given hundred percent on the field.

Work hard, work away from the game, work when no one's looking, and just knowing that it's a process. Everything will come at the right time.

I've dominated past competitions, but I've sweated blood and tears for every medal. I take nothing for granted, and I'm fully focused on doing my best.