Criticisms are usual for Tim Tebow, but in a recent interview with Stephen A. Smith, the former had something motivating to say when his dream of making it to the Major League Baseball (MLB) was questioned. 

Smith is known for being straightforward and someone who always has a thing to say. But even he was silenced when Tebow defended his aspiration of playing in the MLB. 

"Well, it's fine if they look at me and say that's what I should be doing — but they're not me -- and when are dreams based on chances? Dreams are based on something that's in your heart that are passions, that are something that you want to go try. Not on chances," Tebow explained, as transcribed in SB Nation's report. 

Tebow then added that he is "grateful" for having the chance to chase his dreams even if it is a "long shot," instead of doing something that is not in his heart.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner continued to expound on his thoughts, stating: "You know, I think that's something that's unfortunate in society is a lot of people just go do what they feel like they should do and live with the status quo and go live by all these rules and 'Hey, this is going to be OK.'"

For Tebow, success is not the "ultimate goal," it is doing everything for your dreams no matter what the outcome will be. The 29-year-old also expressed that when this happens, he can look back and have no regrets. 

In August, Tebow started to work his way towards his baseball dreams. Last month, he was signed by the New York Mets to a minor league deal and later assigned to the Scottsdale Scorpions who are part of the Arizona Fall League. 

As of the moment, it is uncertain what Tebow's plans are regarding his future. But perhaps with his response to Smith, he is still aiming to play in the MLB. This places his other goal of returning to the National Football League (NFL) on pause.