--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's twice he (Terry Phelan) has got…" description: "\"That's twice he (Terry Phelan) has got between himself and the goal.\" — Brian Marwood" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8e/brian-marwood-224584_football_that-s-twice-he-terry-phelan-has-got-bet_1793116.png" --- # That's twice he (Terry Phelan) has got between himself and… ![“That's twice he (Terry Phelan) has got between himself and the goal.” quote by Brian Marwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8e/brian-marwood-224584_football_that-s-twice-he-terry-phelan-has-got-bet_1793116.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8e/brian-marwood-224584_football_that-s-twice-he-terry-phelan-has-got-bet_1793116.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8e/brian-marwood-224584_football_that-s-twice-he-terry-phelan-has-got-bet_1793116.png) > “That's twice he (Terry Phelan) has got between himself and the goal.” Brian Marwood ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A player repeatedly blocks his own progress toward scoring. **In simple terms:** He keeps getting in his own way. Key Takeaway Identify and remove self‑imposed obstacles. Themes sports self‑sabotage goal setting motivation obstacle Mood reflective motivational Type analysis observation When to use this quote - training sessions - personal goal planning - coaching - team meetings Key Concepts psychology of performance self‑limiting beliefs sports analysis Questions to Reflect On - What habits block your goals? - How can you break this pattern? 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