Quotes by theme

Quotes on confidence

Quotes on self-belief, self-worth and trusting your own ability on the start line.

“Pressure is a privilege and champions adjust.”
— Billie Jean KingPressureConfidence
“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”
— Wayne GretzkyConfidenceCharacter and grit
“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men.”
— Muhammad AliConfidenceCharacter and grit
“Don't envy the champion—be the champion.”
— Jim AfremovMotivationConfidenceWinningCharacter and grit
“Важно, чтобы итог одного старта не воспринимался спортсменом как оценка его ценности или отношения к нему значимых людей.”
— Мария БагироваConfidence
“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion”
— Michael JordanFear and anxietyConfidence
“The mind guides the body. If we control what we think, that positively affects what we do.”
— Jim AfremovMotivationConfidenceWork and talent
“Sport is what you do, not who you are.”
— Jim AfremovMotivationConfidenceWork and talent
“You don't have to be perfect. You have to be honest with yourself.”
— Терри КрюсConfidence
“You can't wait for others to fulfill your dreams. They have their own dreams; they don't care about yours. Someone may want to help when they can, but in the end, it all depends on you. Surround yourself with the best, know your strengths and weaknesses, and let others do what they do best. But ultimately, the responsibility is still yours. Make a plan and execute it.”
— Тим ГроверConfidenceDisciplineWork and talent
“For me, success isn't about how much money I can make—that was never the point. Success is doing what nobody else can do.”
— Тим ГроверConfidenceWinningCharacter and grit
“They think about everything that could go wrong, about what others are doing, they think… Instead, simply know, without any doubt: it's all in my hands.”
— Тим ГроверConfidenceFear and anxiety
“If–then plans are especially effective at helping us overcome tough obstacles. They help us perform at our best when something goes wrong.”
— Питер ГолвитцерMotivationConfidenceDiscipline

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