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“If you ask any great player or great quarterback, there's a certain inner confidence that you're as good as anybody. But you can't say who is the absolute best. To be considered is special in itself.” quote by Dan Marino
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“If you ask any great player or great quarterback, there's a certain inner confidence that you're as good as anybody. But you can't say who is the absolute best. To be considered is special in itself.”

Dan Marino

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, Dan Marino, 1995

Great athletes trust their abilities but recognize that absolute superiority is unknowable.

In simple terms: Good players are confident but can’t claim to be the best.

Key Takeaway

Focus on personal excellence, not ranking.

Themes

sports confidence humility

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team sports
  • career coaching
  • personal development

Key Concepts

performance psychology competition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure personal progress?
  • What does “being considered” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Comparisons can erode motivation.

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