"You have to defeat a great players aura more than his game"
- Pat Riley
About this Quote
This quote by Pat Riley speaks with the significance of psychological strength in competition. It recommends that in order to achieve success, one must be able to get rid of the mental benefit that a fantastic player might have. This could be due to their reputation, their skill, or their experience. It is insufficient to just have the ability to match their ability level, one must also be able to conquer the psychological edge that they might have. This might be done by having a strong mental game, having the ability to remain focused and motivated, and having the confidence to believe that you can win. It is important to bear in mind that even if a fantastic gamer has a psychological edge, it is still possible to defeat them. With the best mindset and decision, it is possible to conquer any barrier.
This quote is written / told by Pat Riley somewhere between March 20, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Coach from USA.
The author also have 23 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"