On today's select edition of the podcast, we look back at the episode on one of the greatest African players of all time, George Weah. George is a former professional footballer from Liberia who had a successful career playing for clubs like Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan, among others. George's playing style was characterized by his speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability, making him a fan favorite wherever he played. He is also the first and only African footballer to win the World Footballer of the Year.In addition to his club success, he also had a notable international career representing Liberia. After retiring from football, George entered politics and became the President of Liberia in 2018.We share lessons you can learn from her career1. Your start is not what matters: You can have the least resources, and be in poorest part of the world, the start doesn't matter, it's the perseverance and determination you show along the way that defines your journey. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger, pushing you closer to your goals. Be determined, focus on the end, and make the most out of it.2. Failure is only a teacher: Success is not the best teacher, but failure is. Looking into the career of George, he embraced failure as part of this journey to success, leading him to greater achievement (being the President of Liberia) in the long run. 3. With determination anything is possible: With unwavering determination and perseverance, George overcame all the obstacles and achieved what may seem impossible at first glance. It was the relentless pursuit of his goals coupled with a resilient mindset that paved the way for remarkable accomplishments for George Weah. Determination is key to achieving your goals as an athlete.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to [email protected] If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @todefineslewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

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