I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Simone BilesRead
If I disappoint someone, it's their loss for putting that expectation on me when they don't know me. I can't control what they want.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of not feeling responsible for others' expectations and judgments.
In this quote, Simone Biles reflects on the concept of expectations in relationships. She suggests that when people place expectations on her without truly knowing her, any disappointment caused is a result of their own assumptions rather than her actions. This highlights the idea that we cannot control how others perceive or expect from us, and it encourages individuals to be true to themselves rather than conforming to external expectations.
Themes
ExpectationsDisappointmentSelf-AwarenessAuthenticityPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-acceptance and authenticity.
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All quotes βI 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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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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