- Freedom
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- Nov 07, 2020
Pressure Quotes
For when everything is riding on it.
Several of these quotes come from people who built entire careers under pressure, describing repertory theatre as training for exactly that, a feeling explored further in the feel collection.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Boxing
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- Nov 07, 2020
Boxing is not always about standing in the middle going toe to toe. It's about poise and grace under extreme pressure.
- Only
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is a qualitative difference between being a minority and being a majority. Majorities are stronger under psychological pressure because numbers count. But only if they are aware of it.
- Nov 07, 2020
I modelled in my 20s, and it was an obsessive time. I was under pressure to look a certain way.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.
- Nov 07, 2020
For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of.
- Nov 07, 2020
The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I put the most pressure on myself.
- Old
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- Nov 07, 2020
I suppose I should have realised that the very fact I was still playing for United at 38 years old was a sign that there was not enough pressure on us senior players from those coming into the side.
- Considerable
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our nation has been put under considerable fiscal pressure.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
The response to 'A Head Full of Ghosts' has been amazing and thrilling. I'd be lying if I said I don't feel a little extra pressure trying to follow it up.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the past, I put too much pressure on myself. I went out there and I tried so hard to get the ball in the hole, I tried so hard to hit the perfect shots.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
The best kind of accountability on a team is peer-to-peer. Peer pressure is more efficient and effective than going to the leader, anonymously complaining, and having them stop what they are doing to intervene.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020