All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that…
“All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well, but the thing that distinguishes athletes is the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and pressure.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Resilience, not just skill, determines success under pressure; athletes excel when stressed.
In simple terms: Resilience matters under pressure.
Build mental toughness.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- sports
- business
- emergency response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you train resilience?
- What supports help maintain it?
Resilience can be fatigued over time.