Breathing Quote by George Steinbrenner
“Breathing first, winning next.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Team Motivation, 1992
Prioritize calm breathing before focusing on victory; mental composure precedes success.
In simple terms: Breathe first, then win.
Key Takeaway
Practice breathing to improve performance.
Themes
sports
mindfulness
performance
leadership
Mood
determined
focused
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- athletic training
- public speaking
- high pressure tasks
- competition
Key Concepts
psychology
physiology
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How does breathing affect focus?
- What other mental habits boost winning?
A Different Perspective
Breathing alone won't guarantee success.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
