Care Quote by Chris Algieri
![“For one, [ Freddie Roach] is wasting his time because I don't even read those reports. So that's the first thing. Secondly, I hear about them from other people around me and it doesn't make a difference to me. It seems kind of odd for him to be coming out so much and saying so many different…” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e5/chris-algieri-15307_care_for-one-freddie-roach-is-wasting-his-tim_548931.jpg)
“For one, [ Freddie Roach] is wasting his time because I don't even read those reports. So that's the first thing. Secondly, I hear about them from other people around me and it doesn't make a difference to me. It seems kind of odd for him to be coming out so much and saying so many different things and every day it's a new thing. But like I said, I don't read them and I don't care about them and it doesn't make a difference come fight night.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Boxing Podcast, 2022
The speaker dismisses reports and external opinions, claiming they don't affect performance.
In simple terms: Ignoring external input.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal preparation, not gossip.
Themes
confidence
self‑reliance
focus
Mood
pragmatic
focused
Type
sports
motivational
When to use this quote
- training camps
- media consumption
- fight preparation
Key Concepts
sports psychology
information overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑trust with external feedback?
- When can outside information improve performance?
A Different Perspective
May miss valuable insights from reports.
![“I grew up with him [Michael Jackson] and I've spent a lot of time at Neverland and nothing has ever happened with me in any way. You have to look at both sides. I do think it is very convenient that his album came out and all this stuff is happening. I definitely do think that's very convenient…” quote by Nicole Richie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0f/nicole-richie-3078_albums_i-grew-up-with-him-michael-jackson-and-i_1896157.jpg)
![“Tony [Walters] was one of the first international world-class athlete I had ever dealt with and I was lucky enough to have him as a coach and he taught me a lot about the mental aspects of training and competition.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/677/chris-algieri-15307_aspect_tony-walters-was-one-of-the-first-intern_119676.jpg)
![“It was great to be around [Tony Walters] - he was like a father figure to me especially in my athletic background. That is a person I will never forget and share in all of my victories since I left there until I am done.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5bd/chris-algieri-15307_athletic_it-was-great-to-be-around-tony-walters-h_503586.jpg)
