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“You don't want to lose in overtime on the last play and you don't want to lose by 40, either. None of them are fun. They all hurt.” quote by Jordy Nelson
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“You don't want to lose in overtime on the last play and you don't want to lose by 40, either. None of them are fun. They all hurt.”

Jordy Nelson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Post‑season reflections, 2015 NFL season

Losing by a small margin or a large one is equally painful; both outcomes are undesirable.

In simple terms: Both close and blowout losses hurt.

Key Takeaway

Accept all outcomes, focus on improvement.

Themes

competition resilience expectation sportsmanship

Mood

reflective determined

Type

sports motivational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • coaching sessions
  • personal goal setting

Key Concepts

Loss aversion performance pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons can you extract from a loss?
  • How do you stay motivated after a setback?
A Different Perspective

Some losses can motivate growth, others may demoralize.

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