Scott Hamilton Quotes

I'm someone who always comes on the court no matter what's going on in my life. It's all about basketball and my teammates and my team. I don't let any distractions in, and I bring my best every night, regardless of what's going on or what people are talking about.

There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.

When things aren't working out, we have a tendency to say, 'Go do other things,' but you shouldn't do other things. You need to stay at your desk and continue to try to write. You need to insist on it.

I was born with an ability to concentrate very hard on a job for a long time.

It doesn't matter what else is going on. When you walk into your arena or your - whatever you excel at, you're there to take care of the job that you have to do.

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

Actually, performing is a lot like golf. You are alone, so vulnerable.

I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed.

Quit now? They'll have to cut the uniform off me. I'm going out for another 300. They couldn't be any harder to get than the first 300.

Every great player has learned the two Cs: how to concentrate and how to maintain composure.

Oh yeah, I mean every fighter has got be dedicated, learn how to sacrifice, know what the devotion is all about, make sure you're paying attention and studying your art.

Skating taught me to set a goal and to block out other things and just focus on this one thing.

Look at Bjorn Borg or Jack Nicklaus. Those guys really concentrate. With the world on their shoulders, they're so absorbed with what they're doing.

I was always taught that you needed to be intense and never lose your focus.

The one thing about me is that I keep my personal life away from my sporting life. And, when I am training for a fight, that is my focus.

All of the off-field stuff, I can promise you, it doesn't even register with me.

One of my strengths is focusing on football, and even in the summer, I try not to switch off too much.

I try to treat every kick the same and I want to make every kick, let alone the kick at the end of the game.

In the Champions League you need a certain level of perseverance, strength, dedication to scoring over 90 minutes.

The difference between first-class cricket and international cricket isn't skill, it's attitude and the way you go about things.

I like to relax; of course I do! But when I am inside the pitch, that is it. You have to go on full on from the first minute.

Always be focused and never let it go - that's something I've learned so much. I learned that from Simeone.

When I'm on the field, I just do my job.

We need to play between the whistles. That's what tough competitors do. They don't run their mouth.

Do your job one play at a time.