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> [“You tend to forget the good things when caught in an emotional raincloud of defeat anyway. That's why all athletes need a regular reality check, giving them a sense of balance between sports and life. They need to be told…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/you-tend-to-forget-the-good-things-when-caught-in-an-emotional/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

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## More by Jeff Kinley

> [“And the world continues on its downward path, unaware that a global storm is gathering. Though Christians are, by nature, salt and light, we’re…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/and-the-world-continues-on-its-downward-path-unaware-that-a-global/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

> [“From Brandon's perspective, this kid possessed the unique ability (it was actually more of a gift) to get under his skin. Most of us…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/from-brandon-s-perspective-this-kid-possessed-the-unique-ability-it/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

> [“You tend to forget the good things when caught in an emotional raincloud of defeat anyway. That's why all athletes need a regular reality…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/you-tend-to-forget-the-good-things-when-caught-in-an-emotional/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

> [“grenade over the wall…and from a distance. And the world continues on its downward path, unaware that a global storm is gathering. Though Christians…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/grenade-over-the-wall-and-from-a-distance-and-the-world-continues-on/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

> [“Nobody likes change. It's an unwelcome guest to your schedule. An uninvited intruder to your schedule. It rocks your routine and can even alter…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-kinley/nobody-likes-change-it-s-an-unwelcome-guest-to-your-schedule-an/)

[Jeff Kinley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-kinley/)

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