Tracy McGrady Quotes

I just feel like I've been in a lot of high-pressure situations, and I think I'm able to stay poised in those situations.

I usually don't let any kind of pressure bother me.

I am not that sort of a guy who feels the pressure. I have the ability to remain unfazed.

Even with the sun beaming down on me I'm not sweating in my mind. I'm not sweating in my heart or in my career.

I don't really get shaken very much. People could heckle me, a spotlight could go out, I could forget a lyric... I'm not operating on somebody's brain, you know what I mean? So I just think it's all funny.

Staying composed, focused, and effective under pressure are all about your mentality. People who successfully manage crises are able to channel their emotions into producing the behavior that they want.

When you see people who are really good at game shows, the one common attribute is a cool head under pressure: an ability to perform as well in the studio, surrounded by lights and noise, as you do on your couch.

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.

Personally, I think I am much calmer under incredibly stressful situations, and I've learned to deal with pressure and nerves, which is key to being a performer of any caliber.

Grace under pressure.

I'm one that doesn't let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me.

You have to be as strong when things go wrong, but I don't get nervous.

Oddly, I am really cool under pressure.

Even if sometimes I'm not happy with the way I'm playing the game before, during the changeover I have to stay calm. Otherwise the next game will be worse.

I can handle any sort of pressure, any criticisms.

The pressure, for me, is not important. I was born with pressure. The pressure is not important for me.

I'm used to dealing with pressure.

I'm not the type who gets stressed about something.

I don't worry about the thought of the game going to penalties - it doesn't matter!

I know how to deal with pressure.

I think you can train yourself to block out some of that pressure and replace it with confidence. It's about preparation, and the more prepared I am, the less pressure I feel and the more confident I am. As your confidence grows, it's only natural that the pressure you feel diminishes.

Previously I always thought it was just tactical and technique, but every match has become almost mental and physical - I try to push myself to move well. I try to push myself not to get upset and stay positive, and that's what my biggest improvement is over all those years. Under pressure I can see things very clear.

What such a man needs is not courage but nerve control, cool headedness. This he can get only by practice.

It's not so simple to just stay in the moment and trust your game and your strength that you can turn it around.