I just keep my eyes open and focus on the things I'm not good at and what makes other people better than me - technique and things outside the Octagon.
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I want to take this time to thank Daniel Cormier for being my biggest rival and motivator. He has absolutely no reason to hang his head. He has been a model champion, a model husband, a model father, a teammate, a leader, and I aspire to be a lot more like that man, because he's an amazing human being.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Expressing gratitude towards a rival can inspire personal growth and encourage respect in competition.
In this quote, Jon Jones acknowledges Daniel Cormier as not just a rival, but a significant motivator and exemplary figure in various aspects of life. By emphasizing Cormier's qualities as a champion, husband, father, and leader, Jones highlights the importance of respect and admiration in competitive relationships, suggesting that rivals can also serve as sources of inspiration and aspirational role models.
Themes
RivalryGratitudeMotivationInspirationRespect
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote speech on sportsmanship at a conference.
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