It is other people who want me to win medals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- External validation drives the desire to win.
- In plain terms
- Other people want me to win medals, not me.
- What can you take from it?
- Winning is often expected by others more than sought by the athlete.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines success in sports?
- Do you win for yourself?
Another view
Athletes often internalize external expectations genuinely.
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