# Ariarne Titmus reflects on all-or-nothing mindset and pressure

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus said she used to approach competition as all or nothing, where she either achieved her goal or failed. She reflected that this was not a great way to be, offering insight into the mental pressure faced by elite athletes.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/02/ariarne-titmus-i-was-all-or-nothing-achieve-it-or-fail-and-i-guess-thats-not-a-great-way-to-be) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:19 GMT