If you work hard in real life, people tend to get in your way - either from inertia or prejudice - and they stop you achieving things. It's the worst thing about real life compared with sports, where you generally get what you deserve: if you're the fastest guy, you win; there are no other games being played.
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"If you work hard in real life, people tend to get in your way - either from inertia or prejudice - and they stop you achieving things. It's the worst thing about real life compared with sports, where you generally get what you deserve: if you're the fastest guy, you win; there are no other games being played." — Daley Thompson #sportscompetition
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If you work hard in real life, people tend to get in your way - either from inertia or prejudice - and they stop you achieving things. It's the worst thing about real life compared with sports, where you generally get what you deserve: if you're the fastest guy, you win; there are no other games being played. — Daley Thompson
About Daley Thompson
Daley Thompson was a Athlete from United Kingdom (1958–present).
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Who said "If you work hard in real life, people tend to get in your way - either from ine…"?
This quote is attributed to Daley Thompson, a Athlete from United Kingdom.
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Daley Thompson lived from 1958 – present.
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