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"The best revenge is to be unlike the one who harmed you." ~Stoic Principle #stocism #stoic #mindset

"Do what is in your power. Everything else is a matter of indifference." ~Stoic Principle

"The true champion is indifferent to praise or criticism, for their validation comes from within." ~Stoic Principle #stoic #stoicism #champion

"A practice session is a dress rehearsal for life itself. Discipline here prepares you for the world." ~Stoic Principle Small daily acts of self-control build the mental fortitude needed for bigger challenges in life and sport. #stoic #stoicism #Discipline #practice #preparation

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"Don't wish for an easier opponent. Wish for more wisdom to handle the one you have." ~Stoic Principle Personal responsibility. The focus is always on improving oneself, not on changing external circumstances. #stoic #stoicism

"Your character is not defined in moments of victory, but in moments of defeat." ~Stoic Principle It is easy to be a good person when things are going well; true character is revealed under pressure and failure. #humility #leadership #heart #courage

"What stands in the way becomes the way. Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth." ~Stoic Principle Turning adversity into advantage. A difficult opponent or a challenging practice session is not a problem to be avoided but a tool for improvement. #stoicsm #stoic

"The wise athlete trains for a loss, so that when it comes, they are prepared to endure it with dignity." ~Stoic Principle By contemplating potential setbacks, a Stoic person is mentally prepared for adversity, making it less jarring when it occurs. #stoic #stoicsm

"Focus on the process, not the outcome. The win is a bonus; the effort is the reward." ~Stoic Principle Dichotomy of control. Joy is found in what is within their control. #Stoicism #joy #control #simplyawesomepeople

"External events are not good or bad; they are merely opportunities to act with virtue." ~Stoic Principle Virtue as the highest good. A loss is not a tragedy but a chance to demonstrate resilience, humility, and good sportsmanship. #stocism #virtue #sportsmanship #resilience

"The only true obstacle is not the external challenge, but your perception of it." ~Stoic Principle Stoicism teaches us that what happens to us is less important than our judgment of it. A tough situation is not a threat, but an opportunity to test our own strength. #stoic

"Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well." ~Stoic Principle Acceptance of the inevitable. #acceptance #stoic #stoicism #simplyawesomepeople #wisdom

"The mind is our ultimate field of play; its discipline is the greatest victory." ~Stoic Principle Control over internal thoughts & emotions is the only true domain of power. Interpretation from Stoic wisdom. #mindfulness #mentalstrength #disclipline #SimplyAwesomePeople

"It's not about the cards you're dealt, but how you play the hand." Randy Pausch (2000s) This quote from the Carnegie Mellon professor, whose book became a global phenomenon, is a perfect mantra for sports, highlighting the power of skill and strategy over luck. #skill #Training

"It's about having the right mindset, not being afraid of losing." Roger Federer (2017) The Swiss tennis legend’s quote emphasizes that a fear of failure can be a self-fulfilling prophecy and that confidence is key. #mindset #confidence #rogerfederer #simplyawesomepeople

AI is powerful, but it's not the hero of the story. You are, and your team is. When we as leaders lead with empathy, clarity, and courage, AI becomes a tool for human potential and not a threat for it. #AI #Leadership #Empathy #Podcast #SimplyAwesomePeople

"Success is about the journey, not the destination." Saina Nehwal (2010s) An Indian badminton player, her quote encourages appreciation for the process of growth, effort, and learning, not just the final outcome. #process #journey #effort #badminton #SainaNehwal

"If you don't take risks, you can't create a future." Anya Panyavong (2010s) #Risk #Growth #Success #leadership #coaching #future

"The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent." ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger (1970s) #Arnold #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Mindset