About Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is arguably one of the most inspirational sporting figures in history. He displayed technique and skill in the boxing ring and his performances were the result of his incredible self-belief. To Ali, there was no self-doubt. He believed without a shadow of a doubt that he was the greatest boxer in the world long before winning the title several times over. He regularly and publicly affirmed his self-belief with a motto that became synonymous with Ali. "I am the greatest!"

Muhammad Ali's positive mental attitude and his ability to visualise his success together with his determination and self-discipline made him one of the greatest boxing champions of all time.

 

Books on Muhammad Ali   

Ali on Self-Belief

"It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself."

"I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."

"It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am."
 
"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen."
 

 Ali on Risk-Taking

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

 

Ali on Self-Discipline

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, don't quit.
  

Ali on Motivation

"Don't count the days, make the days count."

"What keeps me going is goals."
 

Ali on Imagination

"A man with no imaginations has no wings."

"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."

Ali on Perception

"Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are."