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- Nov 07, 2020
Competition Quotes
On rivalry, self-competition, and contests both small and large.
Competition appears here at very different scales - a mayor comparing notes with neighboring cities, and the old idea that the only competition worth taking seriously is with yourself. See also Best quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Control
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- Nov 07, 2020
The first event I vividly remember was competing at the Junior Olympics in Seattle, Washington. It was my first major competition outside of Texas, and I remember being very nervous. I could not control my nerves, and I threw a few fouls.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't like the idea of competition - maybe because I kept losing them when I was a kid. Maybe it's better to be the one who loses?
- Only
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- Nov 07, 2020
The team which I led to the 1992 European Championship Finals is the only one in the history of the entire competition to have won every single one of its qualifying matches.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
You can't go wrong with major life and death stories when it comes to a competition, so I thought I'd have a go at writing one.
- Economics
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a multisport athlete, I was always fascinated with competition and how to win. At HBS and later at the Harvard Department of Economics, I was drawn to the field of competition and strategy because it tackles perhaps the most basic question in both business management and industrial economics: What determines corporate performance?
- Football
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Copa del Rey is a different competition. It is football in its purest form and is different from the continuity of the league.
- Nov 07, 2020
I mean, the competition is really created by the buzz around the Emmys. It's a totally subjective thing.
- Doing
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was always really strict on myself about doing everything possible to prepare for competition.
- Game
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- Nov 07, 2020
Big Brother makes a game where it's competitive, not just a handicap match. Mentally, physically, strategically, emotionally, it's an even match. When you compete 100%, it's a real competition.
- Choices
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- Nov 07, 2020
By overhauling current rules and speeding the entry of competitors in the market, we encourage competition and provide our constituents with new choices and cheaper bills.
- Coffee
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- Nov 07, 2020
Before competition, I always take an ice bath to make my body feel more refreshed. Then I always have coffee with a little cream and sugar. It's a superstitious thing.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
You should be having more fun in high school, exploring things because you want to explore them and learning because you love learning-not worrying about competition.
- Time
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- Nov 07, 2020
Honestly, I wish I'd known just how hard it is and how competitive the acting world is. I took my time; I went at my own pace. That's been helpful over the years, but also, I didn't quite realize how incredible everyone else was going to be: the level of competition and everyone's skill.
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- Nov 07, 2020