Kevin-Prince Boateng Quotes

The more pressure I'm under, the better I feel.

I like pressure. Pressure is good.

Pressure just makes you go a little more. I kind of like pressure.

Actually the adrenaline of the game will probably help me out a little bit to regain command and concentration about the things that I have to do.

I actually love pressure.

I like pressure.

Me, personally, I thrive under pressure.

Under pressure is something I thrive on.

I've always seemed to have my best performances when I'm under the most pressure.

People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.

I love playing under pressure. In fact, if there's no pressure, then I'm not in the perfect zone.

I think pressure is great; it can make the game more exciting and force us to play our best.

Sometimes fear can bring performances out from you.

I perform better under pressure. If I go out there, and I'm not nervous, and I'm too relaxed, I don't like that vibe. I like big matches. I like pressure situations.

For some reason, the more the pressure comes on, the more enjoyable it gets.

Whenever I've felt that there was a lot of pressure on me. I perform at my best.

The adrenaline is very important for me when I go in to bat. That makes me tick, makes me think better. When your energy is up and running, you have a much better chance of doing well.

Pressure makes me perform better.

I think pressure is a good thing and it's good to be able to feel it and use it and experience the feeling of it and especially if you can get past it.

The pressure is always there... I just have got to go out there and enjoy my moment and do my best.

I can't actually think of a job where I was relaxed the whole time. I don't think I would want to do that job. When I break into a cold sweat when I'm reading, I think, 'Oh good. That's what's supposed to be happening.'

Music can be useful during training to help get you psyched, and I still listen to music on easy climbs or in the gym. But during cutting-edge solos or really hard climbs, I unplug. There shouldn't be a need for extra motivation on big days, be it music or anything else. It should come from within.

This is normal, to have pressure. It's how you respond. Take the pressure, use the pressure, have fun.

I don't feel pressure in a negative way. I like pressure. I feel excitement and calm at the same time. No pressure, no diamonds. I want pressure: pressure creates drama, creates emotion.

No matter how good you are at planning, the pressure never goes away. So I don't fight it. I feed off it. I turn pressure into motivation to do my best.