If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.
Julius ErvingRead
I demand more of myself than anyone else could ever expect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-expectation and personal growth.
Julius Erving's quote speaks to the idea that personal accountability and an internal drive for excellence should surpass external expectations. It highlights that true progress comes from challenging oneself beyond what others may envision, thus fostering a mindset focused on personal development and ambition.
Themes
Self-DemandExpectationMotivationPersonal GrowthExcellence
In practice
Example use cases
Encouraging a team to push their limits during a motivational speech.
More from Julius Erving
All quotes βOne of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not.
Julius ErvingRead
When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it.
Julius ErvingRead
When I played, the owners had the power. The prisoners are running the prison now, not the warden. The warden is strong and he has say so but, the balance of power is definitely with the players.
Julius ErvingRead
Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better.
Julius ErvingRead
I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn't moved on me yet.
Julius ErvingRead
Similar quotes
The major difference between the 'best' and the 'average' is that the 'best' get as much pleasure from practice as performance.
Benjamin ZanderRead
May you find your Tower, Roland, and breach it, and may you climb to the top!
Stephen KingRead
There's a lot of good waiting for you on the other side of tired. Get yourself tired.
Andre AgassiRead
If you only walk on sunny days you'll never reach your destination.
Paulo CoelhoRead
Human beings are the only creatures who are allowed to fail. If an ant fails, it's dead. But we're allowed to learn from our mistakes and from our failures. And that's how I learn, by falling flat on my face and picking myself up and starting all over again.
Madeleine L'EngleRead
If you are relaxing and subconsciously thinking about your coming race, you are going to perform at just about 100 percent efficiency.
Mark SpitzRead