“I have learnt that situations in themselves are not inherently stressful. Our perception of situations is what creates stress for us. Some players thrive in the biggest sporting occasions and others struggle to cope.”— Daniel Donachie
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When you examine how these myriad factors intertwine, from genetics and evolution to the proteins synthesized mere minutes ago, you see a continuous arc. In my view, there's no room in this intricate web for free will.
— Robert SapolskyNeuroscientist & primatologist known for stress research and public engagement
Intelligence and self-deception appear to have co-evolved, with the belief that we are fully in control of our destinies serving as a mental safeguard, despite its inaccuracy.
— Robert SapolskyNeuroscientist & primatologist known for stress research and public engagement
When a coach gains the player's confidence and establishes a strong partnership, they can effectively motivate the player, boost their confidence, and help them break through barriers. This can elevate a player's career to new heights.
— Patrick MouratoglouTennis coach who famously coached Serena Williams
I often describe a Grand Slam as a marathon, not a sprint. It involves enduring extremely long matches, seven times over two weeks. In tennis, those who sprint don't make it to the finish line.
— Patrick MouratoglouTennis coach who famously coached Serena Williams
Our role as coaches is essentially to help players utilise 100% of their potential. That, to me, is the essence of our job.
— Patrick MouratoglouTennis coach who famously coached Serena Williams
Champions possess a distinct mindset, a relentless drive for excellence that sets them apart. They're not content with just doing okay; they strive for excellence constantly. Being second is not an option for them, they aim for the top.
— Patrick MouratoglouTennis coach who famously coached Serena Williams
For those feeling threatened or inclined to see the world's workings as a conspiracy, it's conveniently easy to blame these perceived machinations on a Jewish elite, given the long and deep-seated history of such allegations.
— David FeldmanAfter the Holocaust, such thinking became widely discredited. In the post-war era, other developments also influenced attitudes towards antisemitism, leading to a significant shift in political antisemitism. However, what persisted were the cultural stereotypes – the entrenched narratives and stereotypes about Jews within the culture, ready to be drawn upon whenever they seemed relevant or useful.
— David FeldmanOften, we perceive antisemitism as an issue affecting someone else, never ourselves. However, it's a resource that a very wide range of individuals, groups and institutions have tapped into overtime.
— David FeldmanAntisemitism has been present in Christian culture for roughly two millennia. Today it's not solely a Western, European, or North American issue; it's part of a global common culture. This 'reservoir' idea conceives of culture as a resource that a very wide range of individuals, groups and institutions have tapped into overtime.
— David FeldmanThis principle demands careful consideration of protection that must be given to civilians and civilian property, balancing military objectives against foreseeable collateral damage. This balance cannot be made by a formulaic algorithm – there isn't one – but by human judgment.
— Sir Geoffrey Nice KCProsecutor of Slobodan Milošević at the International Criminal Tribunal
Response to, and resolution of what lay behind the merciless attack, should theoretically still be for peaceful resolution in accordance with the UN Charter.
— Sir Geoffrey Nice KCProsecutor of Slobodan Milošević at the International Criminal Tribunal
A concept that has become prominent in recent discussions addressed to newspaper readers, media viewers, and radio listeners in the past seven weeks is 'proportionality'. This concept, while vital to have in mind in considering the lawfulness or otherwise of use of force in almost all armed conflicts, lacks a precise definition.
— Sir Geoffrey Nice KCProsecutor of Slobodan Milošević at the International Criminal Tribunal
The cumulative impact of these legal instruments indicates, perhaps unsurprisingly, that initiating war is rarely, if ever, lawful. However, responding to acts of war can be justified.
— Sir Geoffrey Nice KCProsecutor of Slobodan Milošević at the International Criminal Tribunal
Top leadership must take an active interest in projects. They should foster a culture where bad news is welcomed, not just good news. If a leader inadvertently suppresses bad news, it results in a dysfunctional governance structure.
— Bent FlyvbjergLeading researcher on megaprojects, planning, and governance expert
The greatest risk often lies in people's biased perceptions of risk itself. The challenge is: how do you debias risk when everyone's perception of it is inherently biased?
— Bent FlyvbjergLeading researcher on megaprojects, planning, and governance expert