I’ve let a lot of things go, and obviously football is one of them. I think the hardest thing to let go is your self-image. That’s what I’m working on now.

Meaning of the quote

Ricky Williams, an American athlete, is talking about how he has given up many things in his life, including football. He says the hardest part is letting go of how he sees himself, or his self-image. Williams is now working on this, trying to change how he thinks about himself.

About Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams, a former American professional football running back, had an impressive career both in college and the NFL. He was a two-time All-American, won the Heisman Trophy, and played for several teams, including the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens, earning accolades like the NFL rushing leader and a Pro Bowl selection.

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I realized a while back that I have an innate ability to be compassionate, and I saw that the strength of compassion is something that healers have and healers use.’

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

I’m closer to being happy. I’m doing things that make me happy. In football I loved to practice and I loved to play, but I hated to be in meetings, hated to talk to the media, hated to have cameras in my face, hated to sign autographs. I hated to do all those things.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

I definitely have come out of my shell a lot more. When you question who you are, you can’t be proud of who you are. Now that I’m trying to peel off those layers and really understand who I am, I don’t have anything to be shy about.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

I’ve let a lot of things go, and obviously football is one of them. I think the hardest thing to let go is your self-image. That’s what I’m working on now.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

As human beings we have a tendency when we like something to tie it up and make sure it’s there for a long time. I’ve been working on being able to let things go. I don’t think I ever want to buy property again.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stay in one place for more than a year or two. It’s not in my nature.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977

Nine in the box… that’s a football term.

Ricky Williams

American football running back, born 1977