Brian Lara Quotes

I want to keep working hard and looking to progress.

Not too many guys can say their career was always on the up. You just endure it and continue to work hard, continue to try to be a better player.

I just do my work, and I work every day, and my ambition is just to do something better than I last did.

I had set a goal of being a producer by 25.

We're getting rewarded. We don't give up on the play and we show some character at the same time, but there is a long way for us to get to where we want to be.

I've always found that anything worth achieving will always have obstacles in the way and you've got to have that drive and determination to overcome those obstacles on route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish.

Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.

At the beginning of my career, it was very hard to go up. Now, it's very hard to stay on top. You have to stay there, and I want to stay there so badly. I'm still standing.

Every step of my career was hard work.

Sometimes they are big hurdles, but good players can overcome them. I am trying to do my best.

It's been an amazing journey. I've been pursuing a career in this industry for a long time, so when I was finally given an opportunity, I didn't take it for granted.

I have always treated golf as a job. Back in the day it was in a pro shop. That win opened another door, it was a way to jumping on the stepping stone to where I am today. That's the mental attitude you need to keep succeeding.

Thinking about my career, nothing ever came easy for me.

I have always worked very hard in my career. Always working towards a good moment. And when you plan, the rewards appear.

I couldn't believe I was in the big leagues. I also knew that I have to work hard every single day to stay in the big leagues. One thing is getting to the big leagues; another thing is to stay.

Obviously, I've had some tough times in my career. I've had some ups and downs just like anybody's life, but you just keep continuing to work hard.

I'm going for the big moments - I want the big moments. I just tell myself, 'Remember the work you did, the things you went through. And keep going.'

You dream about getting to be a part of really solid projects.

Experience is the best teacher. I've been through a lot - going to the Olympics, going to the Finals, having a lot of good games and having a lot of bad games. It's a rollercoaster ride and I'm just happy I'm a part of it. If it was easy, then everybody could do it.

We do today what they won't, so tomorrow we accomplish what they can't.

My career has been a slow burn with many peaks and valleys.

I've won five races as a pro and become European champion in time-trial. I'm growing stronger as a person and as an athlete. I really didn't believe I could do this in my first year as a pro.

Work on your game. Block everything else out. Don't worry about your brand. Work on your game. So you can come into the league ready and prepared.

There's a big difference between where I came from and the NFL. Things like this don't happen to people from there often. It just took a lot of hard work and dedication, staying on the right path, believing in myself, and having an inner drive.

I just want to take the time to think about what I've achieved in my career so far, where I need to go, and what I need to do to get better as a player.