I can only control what I do when I go compete.
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You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success and enjoyment can coexist in your pursuits.
This quote by Simone Biles emphasizes that one can excel in their endeavors while also finding joy in the process. It highlights the idea that hard work and passion are not mutually exclusive, suggesting that being skilled does not have to come at the expense of enjoyment.
Themes
FunSuccessSkillEnjoymentCareer
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about finding a career they love.
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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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