The 11 Best Quotes on Confidence from World Class Athletes
I’m a firm believer that confidence is the primary building block for every aspect of mental toughness and resilience. Without confidence, a human is just a shell of their true self. As a result, I write often about confidence as can be seen here.
Each time I come across research or a helpful nugget of information I take my time to capture notes for a future article to share on this blog. With that said, over the last several months I have jotted down several great quotes on confidence that drive home the points I have been making about confidence over the years.
Below are the 11 best quotes on confidence I have from both current and historic world class athletes.
1. Michael Jordan
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
2. Arthur Ashe
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
3. Lou Brock
Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time.
4. Chris Evert
In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.
5. Carl Lewis
If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.
6. Jack Nicklaus
Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.
7. Roger Staubach
Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.
8. Joe Namath
When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.
9. Dan O’Brien
That first bit of confidence can be a gateway to many other great things!
10. Stephen Curry
I’ve always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it’s also been about confidence and faith.
11. Jordan Burroughs
My confidence comes from my preparation. Becoming champion takes resolve and courage, but remaining champion takes consistency and humility.