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“I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working.” quote by David Rudisha
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“I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is the Olympics. That is how I have been working.”

David Rudisha

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Sports, 2013

Setting bold goals and publicly committing to them creates accountability and drives performance.

In simple terms: Declare big goals to push yourself.

Key Takeaway

Set daring goals and share them.

Themes

goal setting determination public commitment

Mood

determined confident

Type

inspirational sports

When to use this quote

  • training
  • competition
  • career planning

Key Concepts

sports psychology performance motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What goal will you publicly commit to?
  • How do you handle setbacks?
A Different Perspective

Public promises can add pressure and risk reputation.

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