UNDERR8TED Quotes

“Overcoming discomfort starts with a decision to begin and then decisions to continue.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“You can find 1,000 excuses not to do something but all you need is one reason to do it.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Setting goals is easy but starting and continuing the journey is hard. When the times get tough remember your why. Your mind will settle and you will be stronger for going through the pain.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“It’s important to open up to others about your goals. It’s a symbol of trust. You give them permission to hold you accountable. Even if they never say a word, you know they know. Your honor and self respect are now at risk if you quit.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“What most people fail to realize is that you have the wheel. You are the captain of your ship for life. The easy road is self pity and complaining.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“No matter how depleted or broken down you get in a situation, know your mind is like any other part of the body. It stretches and strengthens. The next time you’re faced with adversity, understand you’re preparing your mind to take on more weight.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“It’s not about how you feel now but all the time and effort you put in that makes success worth it.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Whether it’s from within or from an outside entity viewing you objectively, it takes some real honest awareness to grow. If you don’t realize that growth needs to occur, then there is a good chance you won’t do the work necessary to do it. Accept that there is deficiency within you and decide to show up the next day to work on it. It may take an effort that is uncomfortable, but there is growth and power this way.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Be in the moment but think bigger than how you feel in the moment. Never allow your ego, selfishness, or pride to cause you to think you are bigger than the program. Don’t let your ego, selfishness, or pride cut your legacy short.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“You must have your own personal goals. But you must understand that you need a system (a group of people) to prevail.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Every change comes with adjustments and with those adjustments comes growth.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Tough is temporary. Your muscles will adapt to anything you challenge them to do consistently.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“The fastest way to earn a person respect is to show them your work ethic. The fastest way to develop a friend is to show them that you genuinely care about them as a person.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Some people get so caught in planning and trying to do things in the right way and in the right order they forget the most important thing about growth. The doing.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“When you get tired, the mind is the first thing to go.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Even though it may not be what you want to do, go hard anyway. We can’t always be where we want to be when we want to be there or do what we want to do when we want to do it, but there are skills to develop in the place we are, that can elevate you when you reach the place you want to be.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“The only way to have a chance at success is to step on the field and take a chance. Good or bad partake in the experience to have something to learn and grow from.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“We must challenge ourselves to see growth in the good and the bad. There’s something in losing that will prepare you to win. When we are able to learn from these moments, we will be ready for the opportunity.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“When you feel something is for you, you will endure embarrassment, scrutiny, failure, and being physically beaten for the chance to be who you are.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“There will be times the frustration and torment will be constantly eating at you and you will experience disrespect at every turn. It will take constant mental warfare to combat all these negative forces. You will have to decide to unleash yourself upon the world.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Opportunity is seized in the preparation, long before the moment.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“If you don’t stand and fight for yourself, you will continue to find yourself controlled by circumstances.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“The power of our emotional mind is astounding. Unless you are made aware that there is a war to be had, it will control and govern your feelings, words, and actions without you even knowing.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Never get too high. It’s a setup for a longer emotional fall. Never get too low bc the mountain will begin to appear insurmountable. Stay somewhere in between. You will be able to maintain the mental balance for the peaks and valleys.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“You need to work into your passions. The effort of leaning into what you are willing to generates confidence in oneself. Confidence radiates from you and lifts you in all areas in you life.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Feel what pulls you. What gives you butterflies when you're near it. Even if you're not good at it right now put your plan together. Work the plan.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Let your passion lead your decisions and avoid following the group.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Feel, hear, and realize when an angel appears in your life to help move you out of the madness you are headed toward. It’s ok to listen.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“Awareness is the difference between good and great. It can be the difference between life and death. Improve your awareness and you will improve your life.”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream

“The funny thing about being mad at someone else is most of the time they are completely unaffected. The only person hurting is you. It takes a conscious effort to prevent others from affecting your thoughts, mood, and progress. It’s yours for a reason”
― Wallace Miles, UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught an NFL Dream