I stepped away to find out more about myself, which I was having difficulty doing as a football player. I got a chance to travel the world. I studied Eastern philosophy, and I've grown as a person so much. Ricky Williams chancedifficultyeastern share on social
I don't think people change. I think they definitely mature. But I think the essence of what I am today is the same as when I was five years old. It's just maturity. I've become a healthier, fuller expression of that essence. Ricky Williams changeessenceexpression share on social
And I think if you look at any relationship, for the relationship to be productive and to move forward and to grow, sometimes things have to be said that one person or the other person is not going to like to hear. Ricky Williams forwardgrowhear share on social
There's nothing I miss about anything in the whole wide world. The idea of missing something means you're not living in the moment. Every moment is good for something. Ricky Williams goodidealive Change image and share on social
There's more to life than success, and if you can try to be more well-rounded, you'll be able to enjoy your success more. It won't own you or control you. Ricky Williams controlenjoylife Change image and share on social
People are hungry because they're eating empty foods. Mine are full, and so am I. Ricky Williams eatemptyfood Change image and share on social
I am an honest, God-fearing man who is intensely dedicated to being the best person I can be on and off the football field. Ricky Williams dedicatefearfield Change image and share on social
Sometimes success will get in the way of maturity - at least temporarily. Ricky Williams maturitysuccesstemporarily Change image and share on social