Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes

I play to be the best.

I just want to do the best I can every time.

I work really hard on my craft.

I love to strive to be good at stuff that's really hard.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the way that I know I can.

Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude.

What makes knowledge automatic is what gets you to Carnegie Hall - practice, practice, practice.

There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't.

The top athletes are consummate pros who work obsessively at their craft. Approach yours the same way.

Always do your best.

On the other hand, always aim to be the best in what you do and give 100%.

How long you can continue to be good at something is how much you believe in yourself and how much hard work you do with the training.

I can improve and make my game more complete, but I keep on working and try my best.

I have so much respect for this game and the process that goes into playing at a high level.

There is no comfort zone. You continue to work hard, to be consistent and to deliver performances.

Perfecting your craft is one of the main keys in being successful.

Part of being an athlete is constantly striving for more. We're looking for perfection in a world where that doesn't exist. No matter what we do and what we accomplish or how we perform, we're always looking at areas we can improve upon.

What am I missing to be the best in the world? Honestly, nothing in terms of quality, just consistency, and that's not arrogance.

Whenever people see me on screen, I want them to feel that I am making an effort and pushing the envelope.

I have to really work hard at my craft.

The people I've been around who've been successful - be it players, executives, coaches - there's no substitute for a hard day's work.

You've got to have a commitment to your craft.

I am ambitious to do good work and do it really well.

I take my craft seriously.