I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Simone BilesRead
I always say my biggest competitor is myself because, whenever I step out there on the mat, I'm competing against myself to prove that I can do this and that I am very well trained, prepared for it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-competition as a means to personal growth and preparation.
In this quote, Simone Biles highlights her belief that her main competitor is herself, focusing on self-improvement and the journey of preparation. She asserts that competing is not just about facing others, but about pushing her own limits and proving her capabilities through hard work and dedication.
Themes
CompetitionSelf-ImprovementMotivationDedicationPreparation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a motivational speech about personal growth and overcoming obstacles.
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All quotes →It was a very long and hard decision. My dad kept telling me, 'You can always go to college, but you can't always go pro.' That made sense to me.
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Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.
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We've always had each other's backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we're the only ones that know what it's like to go through what we do, and so we can't be more thankful for each other. We're like sisters.
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A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it's just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.
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Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
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