Great Quote by Lyoto Machida
“For sure, Jacare would be a great opponent. I have all the respect for him, but I would like a lot to have the opportunity of facing him someday.”
About This Quote
Respect for a strong opponent fuels desire for future competition.
In simple terms: Respect drives desire to compete.
Key Takeaway
Seek worthy challenges.
Themes
respect
competition
ambition
Mood
determined
anticipatory
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- career goals
- training
- match planning
Key Concepts
martial arts
sportsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you learn from facing this opponent?
- How do you prepare for uncertain opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Opponents may never be available.
![“I don't know if tennis players feel like that but when you have a great opponent - although I didn't feel like he [ Ben Mendelsohn ] was an opponent - you just know your game is going to jack up and it's just going to raise the bar. I couldn't wait for that elevation.” quote by John Leguizamo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/164/john-leguizamo-3025_bars_i-don-t-know-if-tennis-players-feel-like_1401277.jpg)
