Steve Backley Quotes

• You have to create your self belief by going to your core to find the probable reasons for the negativity in you, and then demolish them.

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• Just identify the very first physical action you need to take, and do it.

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• The only test is what you see when you look in a mirror.

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• The sprint is like life … blink and you miss it.

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• If you are able to focus unswervingly on your goals, then all that you desire will become yours.

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• Mix with positive minded people as a means to tap into your unexploited potential.

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• Share your aspirations only with those who will support you, not those who will respond with doubt or lack of interest.

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• It is action that creates motivation.

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• The people and successes in your life mirror your beliefs.

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• When you think a positive thought, you become positive.

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• For many, lack of achievement is more a consequence of fear of taking a chance and getting uncomfortable.

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• Trust in your own beliefs or succumb to the influence of others.

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• If you want to continue to be the best in the world, then you have to train and compete like you are second best in the world.

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• If you remain static and wait for success to come to you it will certainly not happen.

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• The thrust of continuous action is the firewood which fuels motivation.

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• Success is simply never giving in to failure – either in mind or body.

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• Your current apathy is simply your soul telling you that it is confused.

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• Tell me your thinking, and I’ll tell you what your life looks like.

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• Success is virulent. Once you get the bug then it’s in you.

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• They don’t give Olympic medals out for talking a good game.

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Steve Backley (38)

Birth:	12th February, 1969
Nationality:	British
Profession:	Athlete, Author, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter

About

Stephen Backley is a retired English athlete who was formerly the world record holder for javelin throwing. During his career, he won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, and two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships.

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