There’s no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.
AL OERTERThere’s no substitute for work. There are no shortcuts. There are no secrets.
AL OERTERSo what if I never win my fifth gold medal; It’s only one end of the string.
AL OERTERIt’s competing that matters. It’s proving that there is a place for guys like me in sports. It’s a persona challenge to extend myself.
AL OERTERI don’t compete with other discus throwers. I compete with my own history.
AL OERTERIf you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors.
AL OERTERAs long as I can concentrate and remain somewhat calm, I can normally do very well.
AL OERTERCompetition in its best form is a test of self. It has nothing to do with medals.
AL OERTERI don’t think the discus will ever attract any interest until they let us start throwing them at one another.
AL OERTERThe winner is the person who gets the most out of themselves.
AL OERTERTo exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of reaching a true introspective state.
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