I went into boxing, and I'm bisexual, and I still achieved and performed at the highest level, and I came away with gold and made history, so with that said, anything is possible.
Nicola AdamsRead
Everybody wants that spot: everybody wants to beat Nicola Adams. Everybody wants to be the Olympic champion; everybody wants to beat the Olympic champion. It's made me train that much harder and stay that much more focused. I guess, in a way, I've got them to thank for keeping me motivated and focused on the job I need to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Competition drives individuals to work harder and stay focused on their goals.
In this quote, Nicola Adams expresses how the desire of others to succeed motivates her to train diligently and maintain a sharp focus on her own objectives. Instead of viewing competitors negatively, she acknowledges their role in pushing her to excel and achieve her own ambitions, highlighting the importance of motivation in the pursuit of excellence.
Themes
MotivationCompetitionSuccessFocusTraining
In practice
Example use cases
During a sports motivational speech.
More from Nicola Adams
All quotes →Similar quotes
Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, "awe s***.. they're up".
Dwayne JohnsonRead
Having a powerful enough WHY will provide you with the necessary HOW
Tony RobbinsRead
I think the future also will not belong to those who are cynical or those who stand on the sidelines
Paul WellstoneRead
I'm right here right now and I want now to be the Golden Age ...if only each generation would realize that the time for greatness is right now when they're alive ... the time to flower is now.
Patti SmithRead
Remind yourself that you're bound to get better. Don't get down on yourself. Don't beat yourself up. It's the next opportunity that matters, not the last one.
Jim RohnRead
Like every person, every thought has the potential to become something great.
John C. MaxwellRead