“The family was sacrificed for the "mission" without realizing that the mission, once you are married and have kids, I'd argue, is never solitary. God doesn't give individual missions to teams.... In any team, the members have different assignments. But all of it is under the umbrella.”
Source: Take Back Your Family: From the Tyrants of Burnout, Busyness, Individualism, and the Nuclear Ideal
“I always say it’s because my family is enough, with all their smothering love and unwavering support; I never felt like anything was missing.”
“Study after study has shown that the strength of social connections directly correlates to general happiness. In my own life, I make it a priority to nurture my connections with family and friends. These include the strength of connections in my running family, where my bonds with my training partners have stood the test of time.”
Source: Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You
“My only advantage is having lots of family and friends cheering for me on the course.”
Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory
“What I needed in the moment was a family vacation.”
Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory
“I want to give thanks to my wonderful mum and dad, my brother and sister-in-law, my grandparents, my aunt and uncle and cousins for providing me with a family cocoon of love, support and encouragement.”
Source: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey
“We would be put up by a family, go on daytrips, experience a new country, new food.”
Source: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey
“Friends and family are the thread that runs throughout our lives, no matter where those lives take us.”
Source: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey
“There's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is Everything”
Source: A Hand to Guide Me
“I wanted to find a workplace where I could fit in and just be myself. I wanted work that was meaningful and to receive credit for the work I did. I wanted a family.”