Education is the key. With a really good education, you have a much broader view of the world. Well-educated people can seek help for themselves. They can help others.
I always felt that I came up short in the education department, but I've come to the conclusion that we all get an education.
Living at the YMCA in Harlem dramatically broadened my view of the world.
It cost me a lot of money to have a vacation, basically. It's nice to step back and see there's more to life.
In general, taking soccer out of the picture, as an American living overseas, it's so cool, and I've grown so much. Now I can look at my life from a different perspective.
I'm coming from a place where I have seen a different way to handle it, or a slightly different way to go through what is happening, that gives me some perspective. So I think it always helps. It always helps to have someone who has traveled the world or seen a different way to do something. That helps give you perspective.
There is a lot of things out here that sometimes you don't realize because you're inside the circle, but once you're out, there's a lot of things that pop up, and you'd be surprised.
Try to see things differently - It's the only way to get a clearer perspective on the world and on your life.
You must look within for value, but must look beyond for perspective.
There are different stages when you fly. The first stage is the dollhouse effect, seeing everything on Earth like it's a model. Suddenly, all of your concerns seem very small.
I think a spell abroad for anybody is incredibly useful. It gives you a great sense of perspective, and you see other ways of doing things.
When you expand your ability to see, you understand that there are a lot of false choices being offered.
I did learn that there's a bigger picture than just being the best at your sport.
