The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Steve Gleason
- Life is difficult. Not just for me or other ALS patients. Life is difficult for everyone. Finding ways to make life meaningful and purposeful and rewarding, doing the activities that you love and spending time with the people that you love – I think that’s the meaning of this human experience.
- It’s not going to be easy, but it’s going to be awesome. Awesome Ain’t Easy.
- I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to have. But at the same time, we can choose to focus on the beauty of now.
- We all have a timeline. Most of us don’t live like we have a timeline.
- I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an opportunity to gain a more accurate perspective and helps lead me to clarity.
- We have all made mistakes in this life. How we learn from our mistakes is the measure of who we are.
- Because ALS is underfunded, patients have had no option but to fade away and die. That is not OK.
- I’m afraid to walk in public, because people look at me. But I’m not going to stop. I’m afraid because if I want to commune with my friend Shad (Meier), I have to ask him to cut my chicken for me. But I did it. And I’m afraid to go back and see my teammates and coaches because I know that I’ll feel envy. But I’m going to do it anyway. Because fear is just a feeling, and if you can acknowledge that fear, digest that fear and overcome it, the rewards are incredible.
- Many ALS patients end up fading away quietly and dying. For me, this was not OK. I did not want to fade away quietly.
- We all face adversity and tragedy and need inspiration and motivation to Keep Rolling.
Steve Gleason (born March 19, 1977) is a former American football player and a prominent advocate for ALS awareness. He played as a safety for the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2008, earning legendary status for his blocked punt in the team’s first home game after Hurricane Katrina in 2006—a moment that symbolized the city’s resilience.
In 2011, Gleason was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Instead of retreating, he became a leading voice in the fight against ALS, founding Team Gleason, an organization dedicated to providing resources and technology for those battling the disease.
His journey was captured in the documentary Gleason (2016), inspiring millions. In 2020, he received the Congressional Gold Medal for his advocacy. Despite his diagnosis, Gleason continues to raise awareness, proving that perseverance and purpose can redefine a life’s impact.
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