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Meaning
The speaker is saying that this activity depends on mental control as much as physical ability. He believes he can keep pushing himself because he understands his body better than people who do not. The quote frames performance as a mix of confidence, self-knowledge, and endurance.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Joey Chestnut
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