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“It's never going to be a smooth sailing ship, there's going to be ups and downs and I think one of the most important things to understand is not to ride the highs too high and ride the lows too low - it is a marathon and if you can just try to steady the ship as you go.” quote by Patty Mills
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“It's never going to be a smooth sailing ship, there's going to be ups and downs and I think one of the most important things to understand is not to ride the highs too high and ride the lows too low - it is a marathon and if you can just try to steady the ship as you go.”

Patty Mills

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on Athlete Mindset, 2023

Life has inevitable highs and lows; maintaining steady effort and perspective yields long‑term success.

In simple terms: Stay steady through ups and downs.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate resilience and consistent effort.

Themes

resilience balance perseverance

Mood

reflective steady

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports training
  • career development
  • personal health
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

growth mindset emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits keep you grounded?
  • How do you measure progress beyond peaks?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate the impact of external setbacks.

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