Don't ever let good enough be good enough.
There is winning and there is misery.
Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked
You don't get any medal for trying something, you get medals for results.
Nowadays, if you are afraid of confrontation, you are not going to do very well.
I see a little progress, ... So as long as I keep seeing that, then I'm willing to give him everything I've got.