"I expect to win. I've never been content with anything I've ever done"
About this Quote
The sharper edge is the second sentence: "I've never been content with anything I've ever done". That's not humble-bragging; it's a window into the machinery of elite longevity. Contentment is framed as a threat, a sedative that dulls the obsessive self-audit required to stay dominant when your body changes, when hitters adjust, when the league learns your tells. Johnson was famous for velocity and menace, but also for late-career reinvention and precision. This kind of dissatisfaction isn't random insecurity; it's fuel with a strict dosage.
Subtextually, the quote exposes the bargain sports culture celebrates and quietly exploits: excellence tethered to permanent unrest. Fans love the mythology of the relentless competitor, but the cost is baked in. If you're "never content", you can win Cy Youngs and still feel behind schedule. The intent is to normalize that mindset as competitive virtue, to justify the grind, the edge, the refusal to coast.
It works because it's paradox-free and unsentimental: success isn't proof you're enough; it's just evidence you can demand more.
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APA Style (7th ed.)
Johnson, Randy. (2026, January 15). I expect to win. I've never been content with anything I've ever done. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-expect-to-win-ive-never-been-content-with-128900/
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Johnson, Randy. "I expect to win. I've never been content with anything I've ever done." FixQuotes. January 15, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-expect-to-win-ive-never-been-content-with-128900/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"I expect to win. I've never been content with anything I've ever done." FixQuotes, 15 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-expect-to-win-ive-never-been-content-with-128900/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.








