Best Motivational Quotes from Famous Athletes

The Playopoly review team have curated the best in motivational quotes from famous athletes. We hope you find something that really speaks to you in that moment you need it most.

1) “If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.”

- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

2) “Don’t be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.”

- LeBron James

3) “You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.”

- Michael Phelps

4) "You must not only have competitiveness but ability, regardless of the circumstance you face, to never quit."

—Abby Wambach

5) “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

—Michael Jordan

6) “It’s going to be a journey. It’s not a sprint to get in shape.”

—Kerri Walsh Jennings

7) “Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t pretend that you do and, and some point, you will.”

—Venus Williams

8) “Champions keep playing until they get it right.”

– Billie Jean King

9) “It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.”

– Mia Hamm

10) “If you persevere long enough, if you do the right things long enough, the right things will happen.”  

- Manon Rheaume

11) “It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to accomplish. It’s all a matter of discipline.”

- Wilma Rudolph

12) “The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.”

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Paul Bear Bryant Quotes About Winning In Sports

Here is our latest collection of Paul Bear Bryant quotes straight from the American college football player and coach himself.

1. “A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won’t be happening.” – Paul Bryant

2. “A good, quick, small team can beat a big, slow team anytime.” – Paul Bryant

3. “All I know is, I don’t want to stop coaching, and I don’t want to stop winning, so we’re gonna break the record unless I die.” – Paul Bryant

4. “Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget –people win.” – Paul Bryant

5. “Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.” – Paul Bryant

6. “Don’t talk too much or too soon.” – Paul Bryant

7. “Every time a player goes out there, at least 20 people have some amount of influence on him. His mother has more influence than anyone. I know because I played, and I loved my mama.” – Paul Bryant

8. “Everybody’s got pretty good players now, more players than there’ve ever been. If you play poorly, you’re going to get beat.” – Paul Bryant

9. “First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game.” – Paul Bryant

10. “Football games are generally won by the boys with the greatest desire.” – Paul Bryant

11. “Hell, no! A tie is like kissing your sister!” – Paul Bryant

12. “I ain’t never had much fun. I ain’t never been two inches away from a football. Here guys go fishing on the day of the game, hunting, golfing, and all I want to do is be alone, studying how not to lose.”

13. “I ain’t won but one. My team won the rest in spite of me.” – Paul Bryant

14. “I can reach a kid who doesn’t have any ability as long as he doesn’t know it.” – Paul Bryant

15. “I didn’t care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved it as much was Jerry Duncan. He would beg to practice even when he was hurt. I’ve actually seen him cry because the trainer told him he couldn’t scrimmage.” – Paul Bryant

16. “I don’t have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments.” – Paul Bryant

17. “I don’t hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they’re not smarter than me, I don’t need them.” – Paul Bryant

18. “I have tried to teach them to show class, to have pride, and to display character. I think football, winning games, takes care of itself if you do that.” – Paul Bryant

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Tiger Woods Quotes for a Successful Future

Here are some great takeaways from Tige Woods’ successful career which you can apply to your own life.

1. “I love to compete. That’s the essence of who I am.” – Tiger Woods

2. “It will always be the ball and me.” – Tiger Woods

3. “My main focus is on my game.” – Tiger Woods

4. “Golf is me.” – Tiger Woods

5. “Golf has made me and shaped me into the person I am here today.” – Tiger Woods

6. “Every sport evolves. Every sport gets bigger and more athletic, and you have to keep up.” – Tiger Woods

7. “There’s no point in going to a tournament if you don’t believe that you can win it.” – Tiger Woods

8. “I think that in itself, if you’re a true golfer, you’ll see specific things you need to work on. Much cheaper than private lessons.” – Tiger Woods

9. “I’m addicted. I’m addicted to golf.” – Tiger Woods

10. “I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for—getting paid for doing what you love.” – Tiger Woods

11. “Golf is a great way for someone to learn discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship.” – Tiger Woods

12. “My main focus is on my game.” – Tiger Woods

13. “I’m going to try to keep getting better.” – Tiger Woods

14. “I’m not as far along as Jack Nicklaus was at this age, but I’m trying.” – Tiger Woods

15. “Winning is not always the barometer of getting better.” – Tiger Woods

16. “I mean, as an athlete, as a competitor, you have to have that belief in yourself.” – Tiger Woods

17. “You can always become better.” – Tiger Woods

18. “Winning takes care of everything.” – Tiger Woods

19. “I smile at obstacles.” – Tiger Woods

20. “There’s always stuff to work on. You’re never there.” – Tiger Woods

21. “My will can move mountains.” – Tiger Woods

22. “Days when you just don’t have it, you don’t pack it in, you give it everything you’ve got. You grind it out.” – Tiger Woods

23. “Other golfers may outplay me from time to time, but they’ll never outwork me.” – Tiger Woods

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