--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or…" description: "\"I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or will be. I'll go on with this stance.' But after the World Cup, I was open to everything: if someone suggested ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2e/smriti-mandhana-13114_change_i-used-to-think-everything-s-okay-or-wil_806760.jpg" --- # I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or will be. I'll go… ![“I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or will be. I'll go on with this stance.' But after the World Cup, I was open to everything: if someone suggested a change in my technique I felt could work for me, I was willing to give it a try.” quote by Smriti Mandhana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2e/smriti-mandhana-13114_change_i-used-to-think-everything-s-okay-or-wil_806760.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2e/smriti-mandhana-13114_change_i-used-to-think-everything-s-okay-or-wil_806760.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2e/smriti-mandhana-13114_change_i-used-to-think-everything-s-okay-or-wil_806760.jpg) > “I used to think, 'Everything's okay, or will be. I'll go on with this stance.' But after the World Cup, I was open to everything: if someone suggested a change in my technique I felt could work for me, I was willing to give it a try.” [Smriti Mandhana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/smriti-mandhana/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Openness to change after a major event leads to trying new techniques. **In simple terms:** Stay open to change. Key Takeaway Embrace new ideas after setbacks. Themes growth adaptability resilience Mood motivational optimistic Type sports personal development When to use this quote - sports training - career development - personal growth - team strategy Key Concepts learning mindset performance improvement Questions to Reflect On - What change could improve your performance? - How do you evaluate new ideas? 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