Gord Downie Quotes

My mother, she's like, She can work on herself.

People hold me accountable. Before I would push people away, but that's not a way to be successful.

The greatest happiness is to transform one's feelings into action.

Whether I'm running, working, relating, parenting, learning - whatever I'm doing, I want to surround myself with people who push me.

Someone once told me be interested, not interesting - that really clicked for me.

One can acquire everything in solitude except character.

You cannot lead others until you have first learned to lead yourself.

As wonderful as they were, my parents didn't teach me anything about self-discipline, concentration, patience, or focus. If I hadn't had a family myself, I probably never would've done anything. Marriage taught me responsibility.

I feel proud to be a skater: it's taught me how to be emotional, more connected with myself, more mature, more understanding of my thoughts and the conversations I've had with myself.

I needed to get to know myself, discover where my limits were, not constantly push myself too much.

The most important thing that I tell myself is that no matter where I go in this journey, the humility is what's gonna keep me honest and real. And perhaps a better manager.

I've got to be the best person that Tyrann can be.

I taught myself German and psychology. Learning about psychology really helped me understand myself and the others around me and it helped keep me sane.

The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if the archer can take proper aim.

. The key to all of that is keeping hold of humility and keeping hold of the people around you, and making sure you stay grounded with your family and friends.

If I was single and did not have kids, I wonder whether if I would try as hard to be patient, to mind how I react to situations. Not saying people who do not have children don't, but in my life and how I fight against doing the things that have positive impact in my life...I think I would find it easier not to practice the principles did I not have children.

As for myself, I always willingly acknowledge my own self as the principal cause of every good and of every evil which may befall me; therefore, I have always found myself capable of being my own pupil, and ready to love my teacher.

My supplements are similar to my training - I always commit to being a better version of myself.

I've changed like crazy. I know I have, 'cause I work at it.

My entire mindset is about getting better and growing.

I always want to just stay humble, and I always want to keep climbing.

I am always trying to improve and see my weakness and work on it.

I just try to keep level-headed and try to improve every day.

I'm in competition only with myself, and I always want to push the envelope.

We don't focus on our rivals: we focus on ourselves.