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Athlete Quote by Ron Atkinson

“I've had this sneaking feeling throughout the game that it's there to be won.” quote by Ron Atkinson
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“I've had this sneaking feeling throughout the game that it's there to be won.”

Ron Atkinson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Football Talk Show, 2005

A persistent intuition that success is achievable drives effort and focus throughout a competition.

In simple terms: Feeling of inevitable win motivates action.

Key Takeaway

Trust your intuition to guide performance.

Themes

sports motivation confidence

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • coaching
  • personal training
  • team meetings
  • competition preparation

Key Concepts

goal setting psychology of sport

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your feeling?
  • How do you balance optimism with preparation?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may blind to realistic assessment.

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