I can only control what I do when I go compete.
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You don't have to be serious all the time to do a good job.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Work can be enjoyable, and humor can enhance productivity.
Simone Biles emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between professionalism and having fun. This quote suggests that while doing a good job is important, it doesn't mean that one must always be serious; incorporating joy and lightheartedness can actually contribute to better performance and overall well-being.
Themes
WorkHumorBalanceProductivityJoy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a team meeting to lighten the atmosphere.
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It was a very long and hard decision. My dad kept telling me, 'You can always go to college, but you can't always go pro.' That made sense to me.
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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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