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“People need to know that when I was interviewed when I played, I would really pat myself on the back when I did well and tell you how good I was playing, but I'd also tell you when I choked or I was playing terrible. I told it like it was.” quote by Johnny Miller
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“People need to know that when I was interviewed when I played, I would really pat myself on the back when I did well and tell you how good I was playing, but I'd also tell you when I choked or I was playing terrible. I told it like it was.”

Johnny Miller

About This Quote

Source Interview: Golf Magazine, 2012

He emphasizes honest self‑assessment, praising successes and acknowledging failures openly.

In simple terms: Openly praise and critique own performance.

Key Takeaway

Practice candid self‑review.

Themes

honesty self‑evaluation growth

Mood

motivational analytical

Type

sports self‑improvement

When to use this quote

  • sports coaching
  • personal development
  • team meetings

Key Concepts

feedback loops humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance praise with critique?
  • When is honesty most constructive?
A Different Perspective

Being too blunt may hurt confidence.

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