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“You know it's part of football to lose, it belongs to it and its necessary because then you know what a feeling it is to win and you want to achieve that more and more. If you lose you appreciate winning a little bit more.” quote by Ilkay Gundogan
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“You know it's part of football to lose, it belongs to it and its necessary because then you know what a feeling it is to win and you want to achieve that more and more. If you lose you appreciate winning a little bit more.”

Ilkay Gundogan

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2022 BBC Sport

Loss teaches appreciation for victory, driving greater ambition.

In simple terms: Losing makes winning sweeter.

Key Takeaway

Learn from defeat.

Themes

sports resilience motivation

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team matches
  • personal goals
  • training regimens
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

growth mindset competition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn setbacks into motivation?
  • What rituals help you celebrate wins?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on loss can damage confidence if not balanced.

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