Quotes on sport and psychology
Motivational quotes from athletes and sports psychologists, sorted by theme and author. One quote a day, and on the key ones a Sports Talk psychologist adds a note on why it works.
Quote of the day
«Perfection is reached only today — not yesterday and not tomorrow, because those days do not exist.»
— Jim Afremov
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“Perfection is reached only today — not yesterday and not tomorrow, because those days do not exist.”
“We are all champions until we lose to ourselves.”
“Understand that there will never be a better place or a better time to win your own game, your own life, than here and now.”
“Pressure is a privilege and champions adjust.”
“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”
“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men.”
“Talent without work is nothing”
“«I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying».”
“Competition is a chance to assess your form, compete, and show how hard you've trained. But your performance is not you. Take what you do seriously, but learn not to take everything too close to heart.”
“Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That's nonsense. When I must, I must.”
“You always need the courage to accept the situation as it is. Then let it go and look ahead without a shadow of doubt.”
“Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.”
When a sports psychologist helps
If the theme lands, read the breakdowns of what athletes go through, take a test, or pick a sports psychologist to talk to.