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“I still get butterflies on the first tee. I still get sweaty hands, and my heart pumps a lot going down the 18th. But I know what winning is all about now, and that's a feeling that I like.” quote by Annika Sorenstam
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“I still get butterflies on the first tee. I still get sweaty hands, and my heart pumps a lot going down the 18th. But I know what winning is all about now, and that's a feeling that I like.”

Annika Sorenstam

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes nervous physical reactions on a golf tee, yet now understands the feeling of winning.

In simple terms: Nervousness precedes achievement; embrace it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace nerves for growth.

Themes

sports performance mindset

Mood

motivational determined

Type

inspirational psychological

When to use this quote

  • golf tournaments
  • competitive events
  • public speaking
  • performing arts

Key Concepts

anxiety focus confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you channel nervous energy positively?
  • What rituals help calm before competition?
A Different Perspective

Nervousness can hinder performance if not managed.

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