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Athlete Quote by Gunnar Peterson

“I try to take the approach that everyone really is an athlete at some level. I mean, we were all on the playground in the beginning. Some of us just stayed there.” quote by Gunnar Peterson
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“I try to take the approach that everyone really is an athlete at some level. I mean, we were all on the playground in the beginning. Some of us just stayed there.”

Gunnar Peterson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Athlete’s Mindset, 2019

Advocates seeing everyone as having innate athletic potential, rooted in early play.

In simple terms: Everyone has an inner athlete from childhood.

Key Takeaway

Encourage movement in daily life.

Themes

athletics potential play

Mood

enthusiastic optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • School PE
  • office wellness programs
  • rehabilitation

Key Concepts

Motor skill development lifelong fitness psychology of sport

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities make you feel athletic?
  • How can you nurture that in others?
A Different Perspective

Not all enjoy formal sports.

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