'I give him all the respect in the world. He is the No. 1 player in the league, by far. It's like that. With a player like him, he just wants that challenge. He's just that fierce competitor. He doesn't want to get out-showed. He's the one who everybody's afraid of.' - w:Gilbert Arenas[11]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A rival acknowledges the athlete's dominance and competitive fear.
- In plain terms
- He is the best player and scares his rivals.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect true competitors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fear drive improvement?
- How do you react to great rivals?
Another view
Fear is not always a sign of respect.
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