AB de Villiers Quotes

I'm the type of skater that needs to stay upbeat and relaxed, open, because if I stay quiet, I get in my head, and then I start to think too much and start to doubt.

Anybody can play decent golf like me, but people trip on their own minds. They need to create a little distance between what they think and what they do.

I overthink everything, and one thing I find difficult is to actually be in the moment.

If you let yourself believe that you are unsure about what you're doing, then the game is fast. But if you go out there and you're confident and have an idea of what you're supposed to do, then the game slows down for you.

Don't over think too much.

Basically, I have to stop overthinking.

Unless you are clear in your mind and in a position to think clearly and know where you want to go, with confidence, then you're never going to be able to achieve it.

I try not to overthink things. If you think too much, that's when the mistakes come in. Keep it basic is what I've been doing well - winning my headers and making sure I win my one-v-one battles. Often, your natural instinct tells you whether to hold or go.

I will not be afraid because I understand ... And understanding is happiness.

Your mind . . . can be your best friend or your worst enemy, but it's your choice to make.

I had good and bad seasons for Essex. I was a real form player: if I got on a run, I was happy and confident, but if I had a bad trot, I was far too analytical of my game, worried about it too much and my form got worse.

Life isn't easy but it's not as complicated as we make it out to be.

I never get sullen, sad, or envious, because those emotions will get me nowhere.

I tried to listen to way too many voices in my first stint as a head coach. The second time around, I know what I want and how I want to do it.

I never overthink or overanalyze anything.

I believe, as human beings, we sometimes indulge in self pity more than it's necessary. Over my life's journey, I have realised that overthinking about your problems and indulging in self-pity is not the answer to get through tough times.

When you're tense and you're forcing the issue, you kind of cloud your vision, so I think just being confident and super relaxed, waiting for my timing, has really helped me.

Sometimes, the hardest things are just the simple things. Basically, get out of your own head and just go play the game you know how to play.

I sometimes should be more decisive.

Have a good sense of perspective and be able to snap yourself out of bad moods, as we often wind ourselves up about the silliest things.

I've just learned how to put things into perspective and how to not be afraid of change while making decisions for myself. Also, asking for what I want and demanding what I need and being more confident in who I am and my ability.

When you're relaxed, you are more decisive.

My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.

If I was to get nervous, then I'm wasting my energy.

I don't think I am fearless. I am just me.