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“You either expect to win, so when you do win, you're relieved instead of excited and if you lose instead of being motivated, you're embarrassed.” quote by Evan Lysacek
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“You either expect to win, so when you do win, you're relieved instead of excited and if you lose instead of being motivated, you're embarrassed.”

Evan Lysacek

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports Magazine, 2018

Winning can feel like relief, while losing may cause embarrassment rather than motivation.

In simple terms: Winning feels relief; losing feels embarrassment.

Key Takeaway

Reframe loss as motivation.

Themes

sports psychology performance mindset

Mood

motivational analytical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • competition
  • training
  • career setbacks
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

loss aversion motivation emotional response

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mindset shift can turn embarrassment into drive?
  • How can athletes maintain motivation after loss?
A Different Perspective

May overlook resilience building after defeat.

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