I get butterflies before going out to ride every day, but they disappear as soon as I am on a horse, and I think that is the same for most jockeys. Then it is just down to you and the horse, and there is a certain freedom in that.
Tony MccoyRead
When I started off riding, you dream about being champion jockey. Then I wanted to be champion jockey again. Then I wanted to ride 200 winners in a season. Then, when there was a chance of riding more winners than Richard Dunwoody, that was my goal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the ambition and progression of a jockey's goals throughout their career.
Tony McCoy expresses the evolution of his aspirations as a jockey, beginning with the dream of becoming a champion and gradually setting more specific and ambitious goals, such as achieving a high number of race wins and surpassing other renowned jockeys. This journey illustrates the process of setting progressively challenging objectives and the determination required to attain success in a competitive field.
Themes
SuccessGoalsCompetitionAmbitionJockey
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about setting goals and ambitions in sports.
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