Believe Quote by Leisel Jones
“Going into that race I was going for the world record, just quietly, but I wasn't feeling at my best all week so it was hard to determine what would happen. I could not believe it, I went into shock, I'm still in shock.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Olympic Reflection, 2012
She was shocked by her performance decline despite aiming for a world record, highlighting vulnerability under pressure.
In simple terms: She felt shock at underperformance.
Key Takeaway
Prepare mentally for variable conditions.
Themes
performance pressure
expectation
resilience
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
sports
personal
When to use this quote
- competition
- training
- health setback
- mental preparation
Key Concepts
Sports psychology
physiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage expectations when not at peak?
- What strategies help recover from shock?
A Different Perspective
Physical state can undermine goals.
