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“We're trained from a very young age not to show weakness. And I was very good at that throughout my career.” quote by Mardy Fish
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“We're trained from a very young age not to show weakness. And I was very good at that throughout my career.”

Mardy Fish

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2012

He describes early conditioning to hide weakness, which he maintained throughout his career.

In simple terms: Trained to hide weakness early.

Key Takeaway

Allow vulnerability in growth.

Themes

sports mental health masculinity

Mood

reflective candid

Type

sports personal

When to use this quote

  • coaching
  • team dynamics
  • personal development

Key Concepts

psychology performance pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hiding weakness affect performance?
  • What benefits come from showing vulnerability?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing weakness can harm mental health.

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