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You can only do so much in the gym or pool. Seventy per…

“You can only do so much in the gym or pool. Seventy per cent of it is physical, but the final 30 per cent is down to the mental capacity to actually control what you can do in competition.” quote by Tom Daley
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“You can only do so much in the gym or pool. Seventy per cent of it is physical, but the final 30 per cent is down to the mental capacity to actually control what you can do in competition.”

Tom Daley

About This Quote

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Physical skill is limited; mental control determines peak performance

In simple terms: Mindset decides final success in sport

Key Takeaway

Train mind as much as body

Themes

discipline mental toughness performance

Mood

determined focused

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • competition
  • training
  • coaching

Key Concepts

sports psychology neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mental habits boost performance?
  • How to balance physical and mental training?
A Different Perspective

Mental fatigue can hinder execution

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