--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I spend time visualising smashing…" description: "\"If I spend time visualising smashing someone, it's good to a certain extent. But when I overdid it, it put me under pressure.\" — Vijay Shankar" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/vijay-shankar-7310_end-time_if-i-spend-time-visualising-smashing-som_2581396.jpg" --- # If I spend time visualising smashing someone, it's good to… ![“If I spend time visualising smashing someone, it's good to a certain extent. But when I overdid it, it put me under pressure.” quote by Vijay Shankar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/vijay-shankar-7310_end-time_if-i-spend-time-visualising-smashing-som_2581396.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/vijay-shankar-7310_end-time_if-i-spend-time-visualising-smashing-som_2581396.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/997/vijay-shankar-7310_end-time_if-i-spend-time-visualising-smashing-som_2581396.jpg) > “If I spend time visualising smashing someone, it's good to a certain extent. But when I overdid it, it put me under pressure.” [Vijay Shankar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vijay-shankar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Visualizing aggression can motivate, but excessive focus creates pressure and stress **In simple terms:** Aggressive visualization helps motivation but can cause stress Key Takeaway Use visualization wisely, monitor mental load Themes motivation visualization stress Mood intense cautious Type sports psychological When to use this quote - training sessions - competition preparation - stress management Key Concepts sports psychology mental rehearsal Questions to Reflect On - What limits should you set on aggressive mental rehearsal? - How do you gauge when it becomes harmful? 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