Hope is a feeling that life and work have meaning. You either have it or you don't regardless of the state of the world that surrounds you.
Sometimes I wonder if suicides aren't in fact sad guardians of the meaning of...
If you've never felt that you quite got a hold of it you just feel that...
In order to excel you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication you won't be able to do this.