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“The good thing about having the target on my back is that I am a very hard target to hit.” quote by Shawn Porter
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“The good thing about having the target on my back is that I am a very hard target to hit.”

Shawn Porter

About This Quote

Source Interview: Boxing Talk, Shawn Porter, 2018

Having a target on my back makes me a difficult opponent to defeat.

In simple terms: Target makes me hard to hit.

Key Takeaway

Use pressure as motivation.

Themes

competition resilience strategy identity

Mood

determined confident

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • boxing matches
  • career challenges
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

sports psychology self‑efficacy adversity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does being targeted affect your performance?
  • What strategies keep you focused under pressure?
A Different Perspective

Pressure can cause burnout if not managed.

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