A player who makes a team great is better than a great player.

The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed

When you choose to become part of a team, you cease to exist as an individual.

I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team

In my opinion, being an effective leader requires being an effective listener. The most productive leaders are usually those who are consistently willing to listen and learn.

Don't think that you can make up for it by working twice as hard tomorrow. If you have it within your power to work twice as hard, why aren't you doing it now?

Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.