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'You aim for victory no matter what': Mindset and the power of Pogacar

'You aim for victory no matter what': Mindset and the power of Pogacar

There is one question that never fails to separate winners from the rest.

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Sophie Smith
Mar 12, 2025
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There is one question I’ve always asked professional cyclists throughout my career, and it never fails to separate winners from the rest.

It’s not deep, it’s not profound, researched, or romantic, but it works.

Six words, or a variation of one direct, some might even say arbitrary, question, requiring either a yes or no answer.

Are you going to win today?

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