If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?
Meaning of the quote
If you're not going to fully commit and do your best, then there's no point in even trying in the first place. This quote is saying that if you're not going to give something your full effort and dedication, then you shouldn't bother starting it at all. It's encouraging people to go all-in and put their whole heart into whatever they're doing, rather than just going through the motions.
About Joe Namath
Joe Namath, nicknamed “Broadway Joe”, was an American football quarterback who played in the AFL and NFL for 13 seasons, mostly with the New York Jets. He led the Jets to victory in Super Bowl III, which was a historic upset, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
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First, I prepare. Then I have faith.
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When you win, nothing hurts.
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We’re going to win Sunday. I guarantee it.
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Till I was 13, I thought my name was “Shut Up.”
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I think that at some point in your life you realize you don’t have to worry if you do everything you’re supposed to do right. Or if not right, if you do it the best you can… what can worry do for you? You are already doing the best you can.
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To be a leader, you have to make people want to follow you, and nobody wants to follow someone who doesn’t know where he is going.
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When we won the league championship, all the married guys on the club had to thank their wives for putting up with all the stress and strain all season. I had to thank all the single broads in New York.
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What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.
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When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.
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If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?
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You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser.
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