--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's more frustrating. My expectation…" description: "\"It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that I'd play [during the playoffs], but I was just trying to make sure that if there was any cha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9de/sidney-crosby-8501_chance_it-s-more-frustrating-my-expectation-pro_2366114.png" --- # It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that… ![“It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that I'd play [during the playoffs], but I was just trying to make sure that if there was any chance that it was possible to come back that I was ready and that I'd done everything I could to be ready. It's frustrating, disappointing. But can't…” quote by Sidney Crosby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9de/sidney-crosby-8501_chance_it-s-more-frustrating-my-expectation-pro_2366114.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9de/sidney-crosby-8501_chance_it-s-more-frustrating-my-expectation-pro_2366114.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9de/sidney-crosby-8501_chance_it-s-more-frustrating-my-expectation-pro_2366114.png) > “It's more frustrating. My expectation probably wasn't that I'd play \[during the playoffs\], but I was just trying to make sure that if there was any chance that it was possible to come back that I was ready and that I'd done everything I could to be ready. It's frustrating, disappointing. But can't really control any of that.” [Sidney Crosby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sidney-crosby/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He was frustrated by unmet expectations, yet accepted limited control over outcomes, emphasizing preparation. **In simple terms:** Frustration comes from expectations vs. reality; preparation helps. Key Takeaway Prepare fully, accept uncertainty. Themes sports psychology expectation management Mood reflective determined Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - training - game analysis - team strategy - personal reflection Key Concepts performance pressure control readiness mental resilience Questions to Reflect On - What can athletes control versus accept? - How does frustration affect future performance? 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