Most of the stuff I try in a game, in the moment, I have supreme confidence I'm going to execute it.
Interpretation
Confidence in one's abilities is crucial for success in any endeavor.
In this quote, Stephen Curry expresses that during gameplay, he possesses a strong belief in his ability to perform well. This reflects the importance of self-confidence and mental fortitude in achieving success, particularly in competitive environments like sports, where belief in oneself can significantly influence performance outcomes.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports camp.
I want to thank God, obviously for the health, for the talent He's given me, for my family who supports me, for the things that basketball's taught me on and off the court. For the people that I've been able to meet through the game of basketball.
Sometimes people make it seem like you have to have certain prerequisites or a crazy life story in order to be successful in this world. But the truth is you really don't.
You have so much fun playing games. We all love basketball, so we never want the season to end, 'cause then it's five months of sitting around and watching the playoffs.
I try to make it look easy, but the behind-the-scenes stuff is the challenge.
I have fun out there on the court, smiling, laughing, trying to have good demeanor.
It's really annoying for me. That's not what I'm playing for, to be the face of the NBA or to be this or that or to take LeBron's throne or whatever.
As long as you are trying your very best, there can be no question of failure.
No more than a surgeon can operate while tweeting can you reach your potential with one ear in, one ear out. You actually have to reacquaint yourself with concentration. We all do.
If your work isn't exciting, doesn't stir the emotions, where's the challenge? Where's the progress if you always play it safe?
Just imagine how much you'd get done if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work.
How you see your future is much more important that what has happened in your past.
Twenty-six miles is now my daily minimum.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.