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Athlete Quote by Elgin Baylor

“Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort.” quote by Elgin Baylor
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“Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort.”

Elgin Baylor

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports magazine, 1970

He urges athletes to continuously strive for improvement and give their utmost effort each competition.

In simple terms: Compete, improve, give your best.

Key Takeaway

Push personal limits.

Themes

self‑improvement competition effort

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

motivational sports

When to use this quote

  • training
  • game performance
  • personal development

Key Concepts

sports psychology goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits your performance?
  • How do you measure improvement?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unattainable; focus on progress.

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