You can get defeated, just as long as you don’t fail.

I was constantly told and challenged to live my life as a warrior. As a warrior, you assume responsibility for yourself. The warrior humbles himself. And the warrior learns the power of giving.
BILLY MILLS

Giving Responsibility Warrior
Your life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life.
BILLY MILLS

Birthday Inspirational Life
I haven’t seen too many American distance men on the international scene willing to take risks. I saw some U.S. women in Barcelona willing to risk, more than men.
BILLY MILLS

Distance Men Running
The ultimate is not to win, but to reach within the depths of your capabilities and to compete against yourself.
BILLY MILLS

Challenges Greatness Winning
I might inspire somebody, but that person has to be motivated within themselves first. Look inside yourself, believe in yourself, put in the hard work, and your dreams will unfold.
BILLY MILLS

Believe Dream Motivate Themselves Unfold
When you do that, you have dignity. You have the pride. You can walk about with character and pride no matter in what place you happen to finish.
BILLY MILLS

Character Dignity Finish Happen
You can get defeated, just as long as you don’t fail.
BILLY MILLS

Failing Long Sports

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