A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Anxiety, Fear
Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozy, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Risk, Courage
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Persistence, Perseverance
Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net, you can be sure I want the ball.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Responsibility, Self-reliance
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Sports
I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
—Billie Jean King
Topics: Awareness
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