"I really try not to read the tennis articles, because a lot of times they're guessing at how a player is feeling, and I like to keep myself kind of open minded about how I'm feeling, rather than have someone else explain to me what's going on"
- Jim Courier
About this Quote
In this quote, Jim Courier, a previous professional tennis gamer, reveals his hesitation to read articles about tennis. He explains that these articles frequently make presumptions about a gamer's feelings and state of mind, which he chooses to keep unbiased about. Rather of depending on another person's analysis of his sensations, Courier prefers to remain in touch with his own emotions and ideas. This suggests that he values self-awareness and personal reflection over external viewpoints. By avoiding these articles, he is able to maintain a sense of control over his own emotions and prevent being influenced by others.
This quote is written / told by Jim Courier somewhere between August 17, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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