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That first run he had, I just kind of dropped my jaw in watching him make a cut and blowing away the secondary.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5500065,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},105270,"blowing",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},2520431,"They just stepped right in and kind of kept the ball rolling. Stuff they pull out on the field, it's really exciting to watch. 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Schmitt seems to be hinting at an internal struggle between seeking validation through achievements and finding one's identity outside of these outcomes.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn modern application, this mindset can be applied by recognizing that our worth isn't defined solely by our professional or public successes. It's a reminder for creatives and professionals alike to anchor their sense of self in values beyond external validation, such as personal growth, contribution to society, or the pursuit of innovation for its own sake. By doing so, one can navigate periods of failure and criticism with resilience and purpose.",{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":83},2520379,"We've sure had our bowl troubles. That's why it would be huge for us to win this game. 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