I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Simone BilesRead
Sometimes I hear the crowd cheering, and most of the time your body's on auto pilot, so sometimes even after I do a floor routine, I'm like, 'Did I really just do that?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the experience of performing under pressure and the dissociation that can occur during intense moments.
Simone Biles speaks to the paradox of performing in front of an audience where one can feel both the thrill of the cheer and the disengagement of the mind from the body. This highlights the intense focus and dedication required in gymnastics, where athletes often find themselves executing routines on 'auto pilot', creating moments of disbelief in their own achievements despite the external validation.
Themes
PerformanceAuto PilotGymnasticsAchievementPressure
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech for athletes.
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