--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Deep down, I believed that I was supposed…" description: "\"Deep down, I believed that I was supposed to win. And if I didn’t, it was because of ME.\" — Lashinda Demus" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/lashinda-demus-94007_believed_deep-down-i-believed-that-i-was-supposed_221246.png" --- # Deep down, I believed that I was supposed to win. And if I… ![“Deep down, I believed that I was supposed to win. And if I didn’t, it was because of ME.” quote by Lashinda Demus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/lashinda-demus-94007_believed_deep-down-i-believed-that-i-was-supposed_221246.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/lashinda-demus-94007_believed_deep-down-i-believed-that-i-was-supposed_221246.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/lashinda-demus-94007_believed_deep-down-i-believed-that-i-was-supposed_221246.png) > “Deep down, I believed that I was supposed to win. And if I didn’t, it was because of ME.” Lashinda Demus ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. It expresses personal accountability for outcomes, attributing failure to oneself. **In simple terms:** I won’t win because I’m at fault. Key Takeaway Own your results, learn, and improve. Themes responsibility self‑belief motivation Mood motivational philosophical Type Believed:1 Deep down:1 Funny:0 Ifs:0 Inspirational:1 Love:0 Supposed:0 Winning:1 Supposed Win:0 Believed Supposed:0 Deep Believed:0 When to use this quote - risk of self‑criticism. Key Concepts personal growth goal setting self‑assessment Questions to Reflect On - determined - introspective A Different Perspective What does self‑blame prevent?;How can you balance confidence and accountability? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Deep down](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deep-down/) [Funny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/funny/) [Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/) [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Winning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/winning/) ## Related quotes > [If we can remain present and deal with the moment in front of us, no matter what our battle, then if we lose, we'll…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yehuda-berg/if-we-can-remain-present-and-deal-with-the-moment-in-front-of-us-no/) [Yehuda Berg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yehuda-berg/) > [I suppose I've always done my share of crying, especially when there's no other way to contain my feelings. 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