Women, by their nature, are not exceptional chess players: they are not great fighters. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes chess exceptional fighter
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Boxing is like chess. You encourage your opponent to make mistakes so you can capitalise on it. People think you get in the ring and see the red mist, but it's not about aggression. Avoiding getting knocked out is tactical. Nicola Adams aggressionavoidbox share on social
It's not just the physical aspect of boxing, it's the whole fighter mentality that has been ingrained in me through the years as a competitive athlete. One of the hardest things you'll ever do is to box - to get into the ring and to face off with somebody whose whole goal is to knock you out, to hurt you, and to be able to fight back. Cara Castronuova aspectathleteback share on social
I am convinced that, except in a few extraordinary cases, one form or another of an unhappy childhood is essential to the formation of exceptional gifts. Thornton Wilder casechildhoodconvince Change image and share on social