Quotes About Mindset

I came from a different mind-set growing up, and my mind has changed.

I always go into a character thinking, 'If it scares me, I can do it.'

I'm not really chasing rematches.

As a top player, you have to keep your emotions in check. You think you can control everything.

I never check my bank account. I know that sounds crazy. But I don't know how much is in there. I never know how much is in there. I have an idea - I have a bottom line - but I never look because I always make believe there's never anything in there.

I like the fact that when I check in the game, the other players start getting nervous. The other team gets nervous. I like that.

When you think about retiring, you're done. You already checked out.

When my agent told me that Chelsea were interested it was not something I even needed to think about.

People sometimes forget that alcohol is a chemical. It can change how you think. It was making me into a glass-half-empty person.

I've always said that if I can make 20 years in-ring, anything beyond that is just a cherry on top, so 2020 I'm looking to challenging and healthy so hopefully if I can do two of those things, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a good year for me.

Man, jiu-jitsu is such a chess match.

Chess is life.

Before a match, I do not follow any chess news except the games.

As a chess player I learn to adapt to new situations and always try to make the best move without looking back or asking why and how I ended up in a situation I ended up in.

I see myself used in terms of reading mismatches. If it's small, go inside. If it's big, come outside. And if it's in between, then work him, make him think you're going outside, go back inside. Just play chess.

I am pretty chill before games. Have a go-to routine that keeps me busy until we are ready to take the court so I'm not just sitting around anxious for the game.

I don't have a chip on my shoulder. I have a boulder on my shoulder.

Great players always play with a chip on their shoulder no matter if they have a reason to or not.

I come into each and every game and every season with a chip on my shoulder.

I always had a chip on my shoulder.

I've got a chip on my shoulder, and honestly, I've always had it, but I don't think about it in those terms, like I'm trying to be better than this guy or that guy. It just helps keep me focused.

We like to play with a chip on our shoulder.

When I'm out there, I play with a chip on my shoulder regardless of the situation.

I had a very big chip on my shoulder - I won't even lie to you. I had a very large chip on my shoulder.