Bob Rotella Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life

1. Individuals who achieve durable, frequent success are optimists. They shake off their doubts and know in their heads and in their hearts that in the long run, they are going to be successful, they’re going to have great careers, everything will fall into place, and wonderful things will happen to them. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life

2. They have optimism and confidence. Because they are optimistic and confident, they react to setbacks not by getting discouraged and giving up, but with persistence. Their attitude is, I’m not playing well right now, but when I put it all together [or our team puts it all together], I’ll really be something. I can beat anybody. Because they persist, they get better. Because they get better, they experience success. And that success reinforces their optimism, their confidence, and their respect for their own talent. That’s the virtuous circle. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life

3. This confidence may come from their parents. When they encounter a tough problem or a tough course, they plug away at it. They persevere. Their confidence makes a major contribution to their success. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life

4. Exceptional people are resilient. Resilient people react to failure by finding something they can cling to, some hope for the future. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life

5. People who are trying to be the best get used to tough evaluations. They get used to high standards. Sometimes the evaluations come from coaches like Cal. More often they come from within. But it’s important that the evaluations come at the right time and are directed at the right stuff. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life

6. You have to figure out a way to make the time you spend with your family and the time you spend at work both extremely efficient and effective. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life