Quote by Pat Riley

Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss.

Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss.

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that when you allow yourself to believe that losing is permissible or inevitable, you are setting yourself up for failure. By accepting defeat before even trying, you undermine your motivation, effort, and determination, ensuring that you will ultimately lose. To achieve success, it is important to believe in oneself, maintain a positive attitude, and refuse to give up.

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By Pat Riley

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