Better Quote by Simon Mignolet
“Especially as a goalkeeper, when you are closed down, you have to make a decision in a split second, and sometimes it is better to make the wrong one rather than wait and see what's happening.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Post-match analysis, 2021
The goalkeeper explains that in high-pressure moments, making a quick, even wrong, decision can be better than hesitating and missing the opportunity.
In simple terms: Quick decisions can outweigh perfect ones under pressure.
Key Takeaway
Act decisively when time is limited.
Themes
sports
decision-making
pressure
risk
performance
Mood
pragmatic
motivational
Type
sports
strategic
When to use this quote
- Goalkeeping
- critical moments
- team strategy
- training drills
Key Concepts
Game theory
cognitive bias
reaction time
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a wrong decision preferable?
- How can you improve rapid decision skills?
A Different Perspective
The advice may encourage reckless choices without assessing risk.
