The selfish thing about an athlete is you always look at the side of things where you say I could've done that better.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
As an athlete, you have to become quite selfish with your time and your body and your training.
I think I was a pretty selfish athlete.
As athletes, we all have egos, we all think we can help, and when you're not given that chance, it's hard to watch.
In the past, I've been a selfish player. I'll definitely admit that.
When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can do.
I know I'm not a selfish player. People around me know I'm not a selfish player. I do everything I can to make people around me understand I'm not a selfish player.
When you are an athlete, it's difficult to take time off and say you want to come back without everyone judging you and attacking you.
I mean, as an athlete, as a competitor, you have to have that belief in yourself.
I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.
The great thing coming from sports is you understand the concept of a team. It leaves no room for being selfish, and that's something I picked up from home.