Emmitt Smith

American Football Player

Emmitt Smith is a former NFL running back, renowned for his record-breaking career with the Dallas Cowboys and his impact on the game.

Born
May 15, 1969
Quotes
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About Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith — Life and Legacy

Emmitt Smith, a celebrated NFL running back, is best known for his remarkable career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he became the all-time leading rusher in NFL history. His journey from a modest upbringing in Pensacola, Florida, to NFL stardom is marked by a relentless work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Smith's philosophy centers around the idea that success is not merely a destination but a continuous journey fueled by perseverance and resilience. One of his notable quotes, 'All I can do is all I can do, and all I can do is enough,' encapsulates his belief in self-acceptance and the importance of personal effort. This perspective reflects his own experiences facing challenges both on and off the field, where he consistently demonstrated that hard work and determination can lead to extraordinary achievements. Smith often emphasizes teamwork, stating that individual success is a product of collective effort, a lesson he learned throughout his career. Today, Emmitt Smith's quotes resonate with those striving for success in various fields, as they encapsulate the essence of discipline, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. His insights continue to inspire athletes and individuals alike, reminding them that true success is built on a foundation of hard work and the ability to overcome obstacles.

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"For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream."

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"Vision gets the dreams started. Dreaming employs your God-given imagination to reinforce the vision. Both are part of something I believe is absolutely necessary to building the life of a champion, a winner, a person of high character who is consistently at the top of whatever game he or she is in."

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"As long as you and I are still breathing, we have a purpose to serve"

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"Dreaming means 'rehearsing' what you see, playing it over and over in your mind until it becomes as real to you as your life right now."

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"What I accomplished definitely wasn't achieved by myself. Without others, none of this would have been possible."

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"You cannot change the stripes of a leopard."

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"In order to achieve great things in your life, you have to be consistent in what you are doing."

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"Don't complain to others about your troubles. Half of them don't care and the other half are glad."

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"We are all born naked into this world, but each of us is fully clothed in potential."

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"I used to imagine what it would be like to do what Jim Brown was doing. I used to imagine what it would be like to be like a Tony Dorsett. I used to imagine what it would be like to be like a Walter Payton. I was imagining Emmitt Smith doing exactly what they were doing."

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"Do not compare yourself. Find out what God has placed in your ability."

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"I'm an enigma, an unknown. You can't really figure out what I'm going to do next. I like it like that."

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"If you know anything about me, I've never been a trash-talker. That's not even part of my DNA."

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"If you're not settled spiritually, things can be a little bit more chaotic than normal."

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"I was going through a little bit of turbulence in my career. And so, it's funny how turbulence itself will make you hold onto something for security. And so the only thing I knew is trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own heart, in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path."

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"If you want to stay perfect, you cannot go undefeated with a blemish on your record."

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"I've learned that football sometimes was an outlet. It was a way for me to release anger, release frustration."

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