Ashton Eaton Quotes

I may not be the most physically tough player, but I think mentally I'm right up there.

I've always been good at handling stuff mentally.

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.

The last thing, and the only one that you cannot physically train for, is the psychological preparation.

Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one.

As a top player, you have to keep your emotions in check. You think you can control everything.

Tennis is a psychological sport, you have to keep a clear head. That is why I stopped playing.

When you go against the best... a lot of series are won on fear factor or the non-belief. When you have that non-belief, then you have no chance.

Psychological edge is massive in sprinting.

My whole thing is I don't want to break mentally. I want to find comfort in uncomfortable situations.

Some players aren't able to show their ability in Europe, but some players can - I think the most important quality in the successful players is that they are mentally strong.

The mental focus it takes to compete against the best players in the world is not easy to maintain. Developing mental toughness is a learned trait, and if you can't develop it in your pursuit of success, you likely won't last in any competitive line of work for more than a cup of coffee.

My mental strength was definitely a weakness back in the karting days, and I've worked hard on that to be as ready as possible for whenever I had the chance in F1.

Emotion is a good thing, but top level football can be tough, and you have to be in control.

There are lots of mentally very tough players that I have played against and with.

When it comes to Everest, psychologically, you have to be in the red. If you're not, it doesn't matter how fit you are. I've seen the fittest of people, who I thought would steam up the top of Everest, allow the pressure to take over their body.

People in football love to talk about mental strength. Well, I'm the strongest dude you're ever going to meet.

I definitely have been working a lot on the mental side of my game.

One of the hardest parts of this game, and what I don't think people understand, is the mental side of it. They think, 'Oh, he's a big, stronger guy.' But let me tell you, and I believe this without question: It's not always the biggest, strongest, meanest, toughest-looking who gets the job done.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

Survival is not just a physical thing. It's a constant mental affair. So, I kind of really draw a lot of power from that word.

We have mentally tough players coming out of Villanova.

Many people ask, 'What do you need mentally to succeed in F1?' I say, 'What do you mean mentally?'

Centre-back takes more out of you mentally than physically.

I am probably a bit numb upstairs, which is sometimes a good thing.