Lebron James on Mental Toughness Quotes

"I never let the outside world dictate how I feel about myself or my game."

"I like criticism. It makes you strong."

"Success isn't owned, it's leased. And rent is due every day."

"You have to be mentally prepared for the ups and downs of a long season."

"In the fourth quarter, you have to have a different level of focus and a different level of determination."

"Preparation is everything. If you're not prepared, you're prepared to fail before the game even starts."

"Maybe my pain was my motivation."

"You have to have a short memory in this game. You can't let the last play affect the next one."

"Consistency is what separates the good from the great. Doing it once is easy; doing it forever is hard."

"Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. You have to choose which one you want to cultivate."

"Stay true to the game and the game will stay true to you."

"Don't be afraid of the spotlight. If you've done the work, you belong there."

"My game is really played above the rim."

"Greatness is defined by how much you can endure while still maintaining your standard."

"I treat every game like it’s my last because you never know when the game could be taken away from you."

"My mind is always working, even when I'm sleeping, looking for that edge."

"Greatness is defined by how much you want to put into what you do."

"I’m not afraid of the moment. I’ve prepared for it my whole life."

"I want to be the greatest of all time, and that starts with having the strongest mind in the room."

"I’ve always been a guy who’s been able to block out the noise and just focus on the task at hand."

"I’ve learned to embrace the struggle because that is where the growth happens."

"I don't play for the accolades, I play for the challenge of the competition."

"You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that."

"Keep your eyes on the prize and never blink, no matter how hard it gets."

"I don't need motivation. I have a goal and a purpose that drives me every single morning."

"Pressure is a privilege. It means people expect something great from you."

"Mental toughness is being able to perform when things aren't going your way and you still find a way to lead."

"Nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have."

"The best teacher in life is experience, especially the experiences that test your resolve."

"If you don't put in the work, you don't get the results. It's that simple."

"Every night on the court I give my all, and if I’m not giving my 100 percent, I criticize myself."

"I’m just a kid from Akron who stayed focused and never let the circumstances define my future."

"I’ve always had the mindset that I can overcome anything that is put in front of me."