I don't believe in fate.

Having the courage to make decisions and take action. Never be afraid to fail. You have nothing to fear if you have prepared to the best of your ability.

Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better?

The courageous struggle for a noble cause should be considered success itself.

It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible; it makes our own shortcomings more tenable.

I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.

An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details - incidentals in a market, industry or sport that might create an incremental advantage.