All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well, but the thing that distinguishes athletes is the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and pressure.
Roger StaubachRead
Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Confidence is built through consistent hard work and dedication over time.
This quote emphasizes that confidence is not an inherent trait but rather a product of sustained effort and commitment. It suggests that by dedicating oneself to continuous work over long periods, one can develop the self-assurance and belief needed to succeed.
Themes
ConfidenceHard WorkDedicationMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire a team to work harder.
More from Roger Staubach
All quotes βThere are no traffic jams along the extra mile.
Roger StaubachRead
Nothing good comes in life or athletics unless a lot of hard work has preceded the effort. Only temporary success is achieved by taking short cuts.
Roger StaubachRead
You can never give up-athletics taught me that. You must work hard, prepare, learn from your losses and continue to fight until the very end.
Roger StaubachRead
I've always tried to balance my life with what is good for me but also keeping in mind how it affects somebody else.
Roger StaubachRead
Class is striving hard to be the best at what you do while taking the needs of others into consideration
Roger StaubachRead
Similar quotes
You do not have to persuade others to help you; all you need do is believe you are what you want to be and then let the world (which is nothing more than yourself pushed out) go to work to make your assumption possible.
Neville GoddardRead
Celebrating creates an atmosphere of recognition and positive energy. Imagine a team winning the World Series without champagne spraying everywhere. And yet companies win all the time and let it go without so much as a high five. Work is too much a part of life not to recognize moments of achievement. Make a big deal out of them. If you don't, no one will.
Jack WelchRead
Try to realize, and truly realize, that what stands between you and a different life are matters of responsible choice.
Gary ZukavRead
One of the great movements in my lifetime among educated people is the need to commit themselves to action. Most people are not satisfied with giving money; we also feel we need to work.
Peter DruckerRead
The only limitations one has, are the ones they place on themselves
Muhammad AliRead
Whether it's a friendly match, or for points, or a final, or any game - I play the same. I'm always trying to be my best, first for my team, for myself, for the fans, and to try and win.
Lionel MessiRead