I always say my biggest competitor is myself because, whenever I step out there on the mat, I'm competing against myself to prove that I can do this and that I am very well trained, prepared for it.
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I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You can only take responsibility for your own actions during competition.
Simone Biles emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's own actions and decisions, particularly in competitive situations. The quote suggests that while external factors may be beyond our control, the way we respond and perform is entirely in our hands, which highlights personal accountability and determination.
Themes
ControlCompetitionEffortResponsibilityAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to young athletes about personal responsibility.
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Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.
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We've always had each other's backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we're the only ones that know what it's like to go through what we do, and so we can't be more thankful for each other. We're like sisters.
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A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it's just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.
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Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
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