I am reading random books at the moment. This one is the autobiography of Andre Agassi, an American tennis player.
Though every man is the hero of his story, I love the frankness and honesty that he brings.
Instead of writing down quotes, I have clicked pictures of a few pages and am putting them here.
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| Can't really summarise this. Some things can only be felt. | |
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| This is something I can relate to. |
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| It is better to be judged than to be ignored. But nobody thinks it at that time. |
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| No arguing this, Agassi had an asshole father. The man made his son play for his own selfishness. And then wanted his son to quit for the same. |
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| This is the most motivating thing I have read in 2016! |
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| Aaaand, the most badass thing of 2016. |
What is an autobiography or biography you would recommend?
Take away your opponents biggest advantage sure is a win. Have to keep pushing through for those skies to open up too.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a few days since I read the book, and I feel the keeping pushing part is in fact right. It does not work 100% of course but pushing through is still better than sitting back and doing nothing.
DeleteAndre loses a lot - over and over and over. There are a few sweet rushes and he gets back up again. I respect him more for his tenacity.
ReplyDeleteAlong with the tenacity, I really liked his focus on aspects of his game that were holding him back. Takes determination and discipline to find faults in one's own work.
DeleteIt's been forever since I read an autobiography.
ReplyDeleteI think you won't read any autobiographies. Then one day you will write one. I call dibs on the first copy!
DeleteYou picked out some good quotes there. I like honesty but it doesn't always go down well, especially in this PC world.
ReplyDeleteThe Oystercatcher is on one well leg. Waders often stand on one leg. It's a way of preserving heat. Try it!
Thank you Phil. You are right about honesty.
DeleteHonesty in an autobiography is refreshing though I am tempted to believe that should be the starting point
ReplyDeleteTrue and true. Most autobiographies and biographies are more focused on hype than normal, real portrayal of the person's life.
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