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“I mean, I was always hoping to play in the NBA. Of course, when that thing happened, you're like, 'Finally, I did it, but the work starts now.' I didn't want to just be known as OK, I came to the NBA, and then in a few years, you're gone. First my goal was to be the best Slovenian player in the…” quote by Goran Dragic
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“I mean, I was always hoping to play in the NBA. Of course, when that thing happened, you're like, 'Finally, I did it, but the work starts now.' I didn't want to just be known as OK, I came to the NBA, and then in a few years, you're gone. First my goal was to be the best Slovenian player in the league. Of course, after that, your appetite goes up.”

Goran Dragic

About This Quote

Source Interview: ESPN, 2020

Initial achievement sparks new expectations, demanding continuous improvement.

In simple terms: Success creates higher goals and pressure.

Key Takeaway

Embrace growth mindset after each win.

Themes

achievement expectations growth

Mood

motivated reflective

Type

inspirational advice

When to use this quote

  • NBA debut
  • contract negotiations
  • season reviews

Key Concepts

Self‑actualization performance pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits sustain performance after success?
  • How do you reset goals after milestones?
A Different Perspective

Pressure can lead to burnout if unmanaged.

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