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“My greatest high was to hit a ball well, to try to do it perfectly, to try different things, whether they came off or not.” quote by Evonne Goolagong Cawley
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“My greatest high was to hit a ball well, to try to do it perfectly, to try different things, whether they came off or not.”

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports documentary "The Champion's Journey", 2015

The speaker values effort and experimentation in sport, seeing each attempt as a chance to improve, regardless of outcome.

In simple terms: Trying hard and learning from every try is key.

Key Takeaway

Focus on effort, not just results.

Themes

sports perseverance growth mindset

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • training sessions
  • competition
  • coaching
  • personal improvement

Key Concepts

practice skill development resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does perfect practice mean to you?
  • How do you handle missed shots?
A Different Perspective

Success isn’t guaranteed; failures can be discouraging.

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