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I thought I was decent at table tennis, but when I saw…

“I thought I was decent at table tennis, but when I saw Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling, I thought, 'maybe not'.” quote by Rickie Lambert
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“I thought I was decent at table tennis, but when I saw Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling, I thought, 'maybe not'.”

Rickie Lambert

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Comparing oneself to top athletes reveals humility and growth needs.

In simple terms: Seeing stars shows own limits.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility.

Themes

sports humility growth

Mood

humble motivated

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • table tennis practice
  • professional sports
  • training plans

Key Concepts

self assessment comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from top players?
  • How to improve without discouragement?
A Different Perspective

Comparison can demotivate.

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