Never settle for second when first is available

The freedom to do your own thing ends when you have obligations and responsibilities. If you want to fail yourself - you can - but you cannot do your own thing if you have responsibilities to team members.

Don't tell me how rocky the sea is, just bring the ship in.

No matter how bad someone has it, there are others who have it worse. Remembering that makes life a lot easier and allows you to take pleasure in the blessings you have been given.

I don't drink water, haven't drank water in 40 years.

Had I been a great athlete, I'm not sure I would have even gone into coaching. I may have turned out feeling that my life ended when my athletic career ended, as happens so many times with various athletes.

If you don't demand that your people maintain. High performances to remain on your team, Why should they be proud of the association?