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Quotes on defeat and mistakes

Quotes on losses, mistakes and the skill of getting back up after one.

“We are all champions until we lose to ourselves.”
— Jim AfremovMotivationDefeat and mistakesDisciplineCharacter and grit
“«I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying».”
— Michael JordanDefeat and mistakesCharacter and grit
“Когда вы идентифицируете себя со спортом целиком, любое поражение воспринимается как разрушение всего дома.”
— Александра СелезневаDefeat and mistakes
“Рациональный страх даёт план: «рука ноет — усилю разминку». Иррациональный даёт только паралич: «я завалю, все увидят, я ничтожество».”
— Александра СелезневаDefeat and mistakesFear and anxiety
“Внутренняя мотивация помогает воспринимать ошибки как часть роста.”
— Мария БагироваMotivationDefeat and mistakes
“Можно сделать всё очень хорошо и правильно, и не выиграть.”
— Светлана СадовниковаDefeat and mistakesWinningCharacter and grit
“Fear of losing should be smaller than the will to win.”
— спортивная психологияDefeat and mistakesFear and anxietyCharacter and grit
“All athletes suffer defeats, but champions don't dwell endlessly on failures. Instead, they focus on positive experiences and keep moving forward with confidence.”
— Jim AfremovMotivationDefeat and mistakesWinningCharacter and grit
“Fear is the enemy of productive work.”
— Jim AfremovDefeat and mistakesDisciplineFear and anxiety

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