It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

Success breeds success.

Every single day I wake up and commit myself to becoming a better player. Some days it happens, and some days it doesn't. Sure, there are games I'm going to dominate and there are going to be games when I struggle. But it doesn't mean I give up.

Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.

There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.