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“Nothing makes you want somthing more than having it and losing it. Until I got that top ranking, I hadn't realized how much I'd wanted it. Now, more than anything, I wanted it back.” quote by Maria Sharapova
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““Nothing makes you want somthing more than having it and losing it. Until I got that top ranking, I hadn't realized how much I'd wanted it. Now, more than anything, I wanted it back.””

Maria Sharapova

About This Quote

Source Interview: “Winning and Loss” by Maria Sharapova, 2019

Losing something you once had intensifies desire, and regaining it fuels a stronger drive.

In simple terms: Loss fuels desire.

Key Takeaway

Channel longing into motivation.

Themes

competition loss motivation

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • career advancement
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

psychology of desire goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you lost that motivated you?
  • How can you use past loss for future success?
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May not apply to all contexts.

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