The glory is being happy. The glory is not winning here or winning there. The glory is enjoying practicing, enjoy every day, enjoying to work hard, trying to be a better player than before.
Rafael NadalRead
I'm not the best player in the history of tennis. I think I'm amongst the best. That's true. That's enough for me.
Interpretation
Nadal acknowledges that while he may not be the absolute best in tennis history, being among the best is a significant accomplishment.
In this quote, Rafael Nadal expresses a sense of humility and contentment about his place in the world of tennis. He recognizes that greatness is subjective and acknowledges his skill by stating he is 'amongst the best,' which conveys that he values his achievements and contributions to the sport without needing to claim the top position. This reflects an understanding that success can be defined in various ways and that personal satisfaction is paramount.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports event.
The glory is being happy. The glory is not winning here or winning there. The glory is enjoying practicing, enjoy every day, enjoying to work hard, trying to be a better player than before.
I play because I have fun, if I don't have fun on the court, there is something wrong. I am just a 19 year old boy that likes to do what he likes, nothing else.
My motivation and aspiration is the same, being number one or being number five. So that's the truth. And my goal is the same - it's to always be happy playing, it's to enjoy the game and improve always.
Hard courts are very negative for the body. I know the sport is a business and creating these courts is easier than clay or grass, but I am 100 per cent sure it is wrong.
If you are playing bad you are going to lose here, on clay, on ice, or on the beach.
My motivation is tomorrow, just one day at a time, right?
I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.
Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.
Your income reflects your self-identity. Your impact reveals your personal story.
The success I have achieved in bodybuilding, motion pictures, and business would not have been possible without the generosity of the American people and the freedom here to pursue your dreams.
I hate the title of being called 'the richest woman in India,' but it's the recognition that this was the value that I had created as a woman entrepreneur, and that makes me very, very proud.
I think many start-ups make mistakes because they are focusing on things that are farther ahead, and they haven't done the work that has built the foundation to support it.
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