Lebron James on Mental Toughness Quotes

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

"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."

"Maybe my pain was my motivation."

"I like criticism. It makes you strong."

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

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

"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"You have to be willing to sacrifice to be great. There are no shortcuts to the top."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I love the pressure of being the guy everyone wants to take down. It keeps me sharp."

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

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

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

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

"The mind is the most powerful tool an athlete has. If you lose your mind, you lose the game."