“I think the most important thing I work on is just my mental approach to every day, my mental approach to the game. How to come in each and every day focused, doing what I want to do, I think that's just the biggest issue.” ThinkingWantImportantGamesSportsIssuesApproachImportant ThingsFocused Author:Paul Pierce
“I played all kinds of sports when I was young: tennis, handball, basketball, some soccer. I focused on basketball when I was 16 or 17 and then came to the U.S. when I was 20.” KindYoungSportsBasketballFocusedAll KindsSoccerTennisHandball Author:Dirk Nowitzki
“that's exactly what climbing is to me. ... Expression. What a painter does on a canvas, what a writer can do with the twenty-six letters in the alphabet. It's the key that unlocks my spirit, the clearest representation of who I am. When I'm focused, climbing is almost an unconscious act for me. I don't have to drive myself, I'm already driven.” DoeSpiritSportsCan DoExpressionKeysSixLettersTwentiesFocusedDrivenWho I AmPainterUnconsciousClimbingCanvasRepresentationAlphabet Author:Stacy Allison
“I felt comfortable in the water. I was in my own world, focused. I love sports and I'm a very goal-oriented person. Once I started falling in love with sports, it was easy. I was able to put my mind on something and go for it. That's how I am with everything, it doesn't matter what it is that I do. If I want to do something, nothing will stand in my way.” IfsWorldWayWantMindPersonsMatterAbleFallFeltEasySportsGoalWaterMy OwnComfortableFalling In LoveFocusedMy WayMy Own WorldGoal Oriented Author:Michael Phelps
“They are both all over physical sports that require being focused, accurate and having good strength. They are both fast with big consequences if things go wrong, so I have to be alert and aware at all times. With racing there is much more endurance and technical skill.” IfsBigsSportsSkillsConsequenceFocusedAll TimeEnduranceRacingAccurateTechnical Skills Author:Liz Halliday
“The World Cup only comes around once every four years and is the absolute pinnacle of our sport. It is something we dream about as players. It is a reason why many of us started playing this game. I know myself, my teammates will be focused on what's ahead and what's at stake.” KnowsWorldYearsReasonDreamGamesSportsFourPlayerAbsolutesFocusedCupsReason WhyStakesFour YearsTeammateWorld CupPinnacle Author:Jozy Altidore