Take it from the true champs to understand the definition of inspiration and having a winning attitude, all curated by the Clubsfit review team.
“Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of pressure, it’s because you’ve started to think of failure.” – Tommy Lasorda
“Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.” – Wilma Rudolph
“I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” – Mia Hamm
“I am no genius; I just worked hard like my other teammates, and I believe all my teammates can win the title as they work hard, too.” – Lin Dan
“You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra
“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.” – Usain Bolt
“I mean, it’s not important what kind of pants you were; it’s how you wear them.” – Ronnie Lott
“I’ve had to learn to fight all my life – got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.” – Serena Williams
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe
“I wouldn’t let the boys down, no way. If my arm came off I’d still play.” — Jack Bird
“I would have thought that the knowledge that you are going to be leapt upon by half-a-dozen congratulatory, but sweaty team-mates would be inducement not to score a goal.” – Arthur Marshall
“In baseball and in business, there are three types of people. Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” – Tommy Lasorda
“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” – Matt Biondi
“You are the handicap you must face. You are the one who must choose your place.” – James Lane Allen
“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – Muhammad Ali
“Goals prepare Olympic athletes physically and mentally. Did you know that goals are used by sports psychologists in order to help athletes improve their performance?” – Paul Bailey
“Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“In sports, players need to be reminded of their competition to become motivated to practice. The same can be applied in business.” – Gavin McGinnis
“Everybody’s got plans… until they get hit.” – Mike Tyson
“I’ve always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn’t have a chance to win.” – Arnold Palmer
“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” – Vince Lombardo
“Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.” – Rocky Balboa
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