I just hope I can give positive energy to the squad.

“I just hope I can give positive energy to the squad.” Thus spoke Vincent Janssen, a humble footballer whose words, though simple in form, carry the quiet power of wisdom. In an age where victory is measured in glory, trophies, and acclaim, his statement rises as a reminder of something purer — that the soul of a team is not built on the triumphs of the few, but upon the spirit shared by all. In this single line lies an eternal truth: that greatness is not born of pride, but of service, and that even the smallest act of goodwill can strengthen the hearts of many.

Janssen’s words, uttered during his time representing his club and his nation, were not the boast of a star seeking adoration. They were the prayer of a man who understood that his truest power lay not in goals alone, but in the energy he brought to others — in the unseen work of encouragement, unity, and light. To give “positive energy” is no small task. It is to stand as a beacon when others grow weary, to smile when the road darkens, to remind your brothers that they are more than the sum of their mistakes. It is to lead without command, to lift without lifting oneself above others.

In the ancient days, philosophers would call such a person a soul of harmony — one who restores balance to the group and quiet strength to the troubled. Think of the story of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor who, though burdened with the weight of empire, wrote to himself daily the words of virtue and calm, seeking not to dominate his soldiers but to inspire them. On the front lines of war, he walked among them not as a god but as a man — weary, yet steadfast. His presence alone was enough to renew courage in the hearts of thousands. So too with Janssen’s hope: that by his spirit, he might give to others the invisible strength that transforms effort into victory.

For energy, in the truest sense, is the breath of the collective soul. A team that possesses skill but lacks spirit is like a ship with sails and no wind — it may move, but never far. But when one man brings hope, laughter, or simple faith, the others catch it like flame to dry tinder. This is the alchemy of togetherness. Positive energy spreads, lifting not only performance but purpose. It turns a collection of individuals into a living unity, bound by trust and by joy. Janssen’s words remind us that even in the smallest role, one can become the heartbeat of a greater whole.

There is a story told of the great Japanese samurai, who, before battle, would not speak of victory or death, but of spirit. “We do not win because we are stronger,” they said, “but because our hearts move as one.” This unity of spirit was their true weapon — invisible, yet indestructible. Janssen’s sentiment flows from this same river of wisdom. In any company of men — whether soldiers, workers, or athletes — it is not the loudest or the most gifted who sustains the group, but the one who quietly gives strength when others falter. The giver of positive energy is the unseen pillar, the keeper of morale, the one whose light endures through failure and fatigue.

Thus, this quote is more than a player’s modest remark; it is a philosophy of life. It teaches that one’s worth is not measured by the number of goals scored, the riches earned, or the honors gained, but by the upliftment of others. To bring warmth into the hearts around you — that is the noblest act. It requires humility, awareness, and the courage to love without condition. Such a person becomes like the sun: shining not for self, but for the growth of all things under its light.

So, my child, let this lesson guide you: wherever you stand — on a field, in a workshop, in the circle of friends or family — ask not what you may take, but what energy you may give. Be the voice that steadies, the smile that restores, the hand that lifts. When storms arise, let your calm be the anchor; when fatigue spreads, let your joy rekindle strength. For every soul has the power to radiate light, and when each gives what light they can, the world itself grows brighter.

In this way, you will live as Janssen teaches: not chasing glory, but creating it together — not seeking to shine alone, but to make others shine with you. And in that shared brilliance, the squad — and life itself — becomes a song of unity, purpose, and joy.