After landing his invasion forces on the shores of some country, the sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes would immediately burn his own boats. He was sending his army a message: "We can't turn back. Either we succeed here or we die here." Excuses were not an option.

You build a successful life a day at a time.

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.

Do what's right. Be on time, be polite, and be honest; remain free from drugs; and if you have any questions, get out your Bible. 2. Do your best. Mediocrity is unacceptable when you are capable of doing better. 3. Treat others as you want to be treated. Practice love and understanding.

Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.

Ya know, Hitler was a great leader, too.

The way you motivate a football team is to eliminate the unmotivated ones.