Anyone who strays too far from the majority view or the conventional wisdom is bound to be labeled "arrogant," "a maverick," "a Wildman," "weird," or even "crazy."

Thinking is a habit, and like any other habit, it can be changed; it just takes effort and repetition.

I have discovered that I cannot enhance anybody's performance without getting them not only to live with the butterflies that come with high-pressure jobs but to embrace that kind of physical response, enjoy it, get into it. That's the first real ticket to being a performer who thinks exceptionally.

Superstars think like superstars long before the fans or the press anoint them.

The true exceptional performer is on super pilot. Every single sense, every fiber of his body is brought together in what he is doing.

High achievers dwell on what they do well and spend very little time evaluating themselves and their performances.

The idea of perfect closes your mind to new standards. When you drive hard toward one ideal, you miss opportunities and paths, not to mention hurting your confidence. Believe in your potential and then go out and explore it; don't limit it.