Man in the Arena Tattoo Piece with Creative Freedom for Designer

This is what a business in United States was looking for in their tattoo design

Want a tattoo that embodies the “man in the arena” Theodore Rosevelt speech. Below are some ideas that I have would love for someone to create a tattoo that embodies the quote with symbolism of someone always giving everything a go and being out there where the bullets are flying (as a figure of speech). Would love to see creative ideas that capture that feeling of always being a go getter and not being afraid of failure. I am doing this as a first part of a sleeve so would love to have a design that would also flow and be a center piece. I am not looking to have words in the piece but want to see the creativity of what some talented minds think would be good symbolism for this work. Read more