“I realize that there are many variables outside my control in my quest, but focusing on the big goal down the road really motivates me. To help me stay focused, I set micro-goals such as races or training achievements that bring me one step closer to being at my best for major goals” HelpingBigsGoalRealizingRaceStepsAchievementMajorsTrainingAthleteFocusedHelp MeQuestsStay FocusedDown The RoadVariables Author:Lance Armstrong
“Want to become a champion? Then build your successes on a solid foundation of failure!” WantFoundationAthleteChampionSolid Foundation Author:Jan Garavaglia
“I would want America to know our kids need us. Spend as much time with your kids as you can. Enjoy them. Be with them. Hug your children; You never know when it will be the last time.” KnowsWantNeedsChildrenKidsLastsAmericaEnjoyOur ChildrenAthleteYour ChildrenHugLast TimeHug You Author:Tony Dungy
“I have a big-picture outlook, I am willing to fall, and I understand it's ok to fall, but I am going to get back up, I may take a step back, but in the end, I am going to take a giant leap forward.” MayEndsBigsFallStepsWillingAthleteGiantsLeapGet BackOutlookBig Picture Author:Tiger Woods
“When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The Olympics, they don't define me, I've had some good and some bad. But it's all about the Olympic experience.” KnowsWorldLooksChallengesRoomsAthleteImprovementOlympicsChampionshipRoom For Improvement Author:Michelle Kwan
“I didn't want to fall back. But I realized it was more important to make it to the end under my own power than to run flat out in the lead or in second and then run out of fuel with a lap to go.” WantImportantEndsRunningFallMy OwnAthleteI RealizedFuelFlatsLapFall Back Author:Danica Patrick
“Whenever you compete, trying harder is truly the game of diminishing returns and a losing one at that” TryingGamesReturnLosingHarderAthleteDiminishing Returns Author:Jan Garavaglia
“The secret to success is doing the best that you can do. Forget about whether you might win or lose. By working hard and practicing the skills that you need to perform, the results will take care of themselves. Being successful is about doing your best.” NeedsHardMightCareWinningCan DoLosesLeadershipForgetResultsEffortSecretSuccessfulSkillsAthleteTake CareBeing SuccessfulWin Or LoseSecret To SuccessDoing Your Best Author:Barbara Cochran
“There will always be cheaters. It is human nature. It will never be 100 percent clean, in any sport.” HumansSportsHuman NaturePercentCleanAthleteCheater Author:David Millar
“And I want to say anything is possible. Comma. You know.” KnowsWantAthleteSay AnythingAnything Is Possible Author:Frank Bruno