For me, I like to imagine being successful. I like to imagine the end, which is success. I envision it, where I can actually see it happening. Going into the ring, seeing the fight happen, seeing me winning that belt, seeing me back in my dressing room celebrating with a slice of cake, which I always had. And the same with meetings. I do prepare though; that confidence comes from preparation, because that fear is in the back of your head of not doing well, of not saying the right thing or having the right information. That's where the preparation comes in for me.
My dad is my dad. I love him, and I realize that he's as famous as he is. Of course, I don't look at him like everybody else does. Because I know his… - Laila Ali
My dad is my dad. I love him, and I realize that he's as famous as he is. Of course, I don't look at him like everybody else does. Because I know his…
- Laila Ali
If you're having a bad day the main thing on the mental side is realizing that I'm having a bad day and thinking about why and then just kind of re-p… - Laila Ali
If you're having a bad day the main thing on the mental side is realizing that I'm having a bad day and thinking about why and then just kind of re-p…
When I entered the sport of boxing I wanted to be one of the best and be undefeated. And I was able to attain that, not just one championship title, … - Laila Ali
When I entered the sport of boxing I wanted to be one of the best and be undefeated. And I was able to attain that, not just one championship title, …
For me, I like to imagine being successful. I like to imagine the end, which is success. I envision it, where I can actually see it happening. Going … - Laila Ali
For me, I like to imagine being successful. I like to imagine the end, which is success. I envision it, where I can actually see it happening. Going …
I am thrilled and honored to have a seat at the table for meaningful conversation with so many accomplished women in the sports world. - Laila Ali
I am thrilled and honored to have a seat at the table for meaningful conversation with so many accomplished women in the sports world.
Thinking about the women that you know: your friends, sisters, mothers, we know that we are kind of stereotyped. You like sports, you're a tomboy. Th… - Laila Ali
Thinking about the women that you know: your friends, sisters, mothers, we know that we are kind of stereotyped. You like sports, you're a tomboy. Th…
Everyone wouldn't just accept that I wanted to be a fighter - because I wasn't someone that they envisioned could or would be a fighter. - Laila Ali
Everyone wouldn't just accept that I wanted to be a fighter - because I wasn't someone that they envisioned could or would be a fighter.
Sometimes your worst hits in life wind up being your best advantage. If only you could believe that when you're getting hit. - Laila Ali
Sometimes your worst hits in life wind up being your best advantage. If only you could believe that when you're getting hit.
There's so many women that need to be inspired, encouraged to go after their dreams, their goals, their aspirations. Because we all have that champio… - Laila Ali
There's so many women that need to be inspired, encouraged to go after their dreams, their goals, their aspirations. Because we all have that champio…
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