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George A. Sheehan

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Physician

George A. Sheehan was a renowned American physician and author, known for his contributions to sports medicine and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Born on November 5, 1918, and passing away on November 1, 1993, Dr. Sheehan was not only an accomplished physician but also a beloved writer whose works inspired countless individuals to pursue a healthier way of life.

Famous George A. Sheehan Quotes

“Do not tell me what to do, tell me what you do. Do not tell me what is good for me, tell me what is good for you. If, at the same time, you reveal the you in me, if you become a mirror to my inner self, then you have made a reader and a friend.”

Ifs Made Self Reader Mirrors Inner Self

Author:George A. Sheehan

“Like everyone else, I want to be challenged. I want to find out whether or not I am a coward. I want to see how much effort I can put out . . . what I can endure . . . if I measure up. Running allows that.”

Ifs Want I Can Running Effort Endure Coward

Author:George A. Sheehan

“Fitness has to be fun. If it is not play there will be no fitness. Play, you see, is where the process. Fitness is merely the product.”

Ifs Play Fun Process Products

Author:George A. Sheehan

“There are those of us who are always about to live. We are waiting until things change, until there is more time, until we are less tired, until we get a promotion, until we settle down / until, until, until. It always seems as if there is some major event that must occur in our lives before we begin living.”

Ifs Seems Waiting Our Lives Events Majors Tired Settling More Time Things Change Promotion Be Patient Settling Down

Book:Dr. George Sheehan on getting fit & feeling great

Source: Dr. George Sheehan on getting fit & feeling great

“If marathoners finish they win.”

Ifs Running Winning

Author:George A. Sheehan

“If you want to win anything - a race, yourself, your life - you have to go a little berserk.”

Ifs Want Littles Winning Race Adversity Enthusiasm Berserk

Author:George A. Sheehan

“If you want to find the answers to the Big Questions about your soul, you'd best begin with the Little Answers about your body.”

Ifs Want Littles Soul Philosophy Body Bigs Answers Medicine Your Body Senses Your Soul Soma Big Questions

Book:Dr. George Sheehan on getting fit & feeling great

Source: Dr. George Sheehan on getting fit & feeling great

About the Author

Born: November 5, 1918
Died: November 1, 1993
Known for: Physician
Quotes: 66

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