Believe Quote by Serena Williams
![“If I'm not playing well, I do get down on myself because I am a perfectionist. [So I need] someone who believes in me more than I believe in me, someone willing to work as hard as I work. I don't understand what no means or what failure means; I only understand what yes means and try again means.” quote by Serena Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aac/serena-williams-1589_believe_if-i-m-not-playing-well-i-do-get-down-on_1301418.jpg)
“If I'm not playing well, I do get down on myself because I am a perfectionist. [So I need] someone who believes in me more than I believe in me, someone willing to work as hard as I work. I don't understand what no means or what failure means; I only understand what yes means and try again means.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Magazine, 2015
Perfectionism fuels self‑criticism; external belief and perseverance help overcome setbacks.
In simple terms: I need belief and resilience.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive allies and keep trying.
Themes
perfectionism
resilience
self‑criticism
Mood
motivational
determined
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- competition
- training
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
growth mindset
mental toughness
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust to encourage you?
- How do you balance high standards with self‑compassion?
A Different Perspective
May ignore healthy self‑expectations.
![“I never left my roots. You can identify me as someone that didn't become high and mighty. Humility is a defining [trait] all of us can forever learn, and I try to be as humble as anyone can be.” quote by Serena Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/517/serena-williams-1589_defining_i-never-left-my-roots-you-can-identify-m_17115.jpg)
![“If anything, we haven't changed much since we [with Venuse Williams] were kids. We really are the same people.” quote by Serena Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7b/serena-williams-1589_changed_if-anything-we-haven-t-changed-much-sinc_60714.jpg)
