"It doesn't matter who is playing or how old they are. I just worry about what I can control. It doesn't give me more or less motivation"
- Monica Seles
About this Quote
In this quote, Monica Seles is expressing her mindset towards competition and inspiration. She thinks that the identity or age of her challengers does not impact her drive to prosper. Instead, she focuses on what she can control, which is her own performance and effort. Seles comprehends that external factors, such as the ability level or experience of her challengers, are beyond her control. For that reason, she picks to carry her energy into enhancing herself instead of worrying about things she can not change. This mindset permits her to stay inspired and focused on her own goals, instead of being affected by external elements.
This quote is written / told by Monica Seles somewhere between December 2, 1973 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete.
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