Quotes About Preparation

Well, you know, we train really hard before we go to combat, and so that, when we go to combat, we're ready to execute.

When someone decides to come into the UFC, and they don't have a combat sports background, you're kind of thinking, 'Does he really understand what he's getting into?'

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I can't learn lines comfortably unless I have it done out loud with someone else.

There's something rather comforting about putting on an apron.

I've never committed to a role without a script.

I was extremely underprepared for F1. So compared with that, I feel fine with IndyCar, quite honestly.

I just line up, and I compete.

All I can do is turn up and compete.

I can only control what I do when I go compete.

My parents make sure we have everything we need so that we compete to the best of our abilities.

I'm putting in the time to make sure that my body is ready to compete at the top level.

When you're off the court, that's when it's time to talk or whatever you want to do. But once it goes up, it's time to compete.

I look forward to competing.

Before competition, I start to question things. I don't know why it happens, but you've got to control it so you don't get too far out of the race.

I always feel like the freshest boxer going into competitions.

I don't try and be competitive with auditions. When I go on one, I kind of just forget about it.

When it's a clash between two big teams, you know your players will concentrate.

I don't need to concentrate or meditate before a fight. I'm the kind of guy who'll be having a laugh in the dressing room 10 minutes before the fight - that's me.

Before a match, I need to be alone. I need to reach concentration and focus on the game ahead of me.

My concentration with players is the next match, focus only to work for the next match and how we can win.

When I'm waiting to bat I try to watch the game and make sure I know what is going on so I am ready when I get out there but I spend a lot of time hydrating. It is very important for your performance and concentration. If it is cold I might have a coffee but mainly I am trying to stay really hydrated.

When I'm in stage, I never plan, you know, 'I'm going to do this.' But of course, you have a concept what you're going to do. But you don't really plan it.

I just have to play my best game. Not think about anything else - that is the only concern I have and that we should all have.