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What does it mean?
Fischer asserts he is the best player in the world and aims to prove it.
In plain terms
He states he is the best and will show it.
What can you take from it?
Self-belief drives the need to prove your worth.

Where it applies

  • career launch
  • competitive sport
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • Set clear goals to validate your skills

Questions to consider

  • What does it take to prove you are the best?
  • Is being the best more important than improvement?

Another view

Confidence is good but must be backed by sustained results.

More from Bobby Fischer

  1. That's chess, you know. One day you give a lesson, the next day your opponent gives you a lesson.

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  2. You know, I can beat all those guys.

    Permalink to quote #69
  3. You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances.

    Permalink to quote #66

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