I sort of set myself really high standards which is good…
“I sort of set myself really high standards which is good and bad. If I know that I've done all I can to prepare, that's when I race the best and in '09 I was going through a lot of emotional ups and downs and I was never as fit as I would have liked to have been. So I never felt comfortable.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
High standards drive performance but can cause discomfort when personal health fluctuates.
In simple terms: High standards can hurt when unhealthy.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with wellbeing.
Themes
performance
self‑expectation
health
Mood
determined
vulnerable
Type
sports
motivational
When to use this quote
- training
- competition
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Psychology of sport
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you lower expectations?
- How do you protect mental health?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism may lead to burnout.