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.

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.

It always amazes me that spectators want to coach, coaches want to officiate, and officials just want to watch the game

Only the unprepared are overcome by pressure

We are always faced with different challenges, and circumstances necessitate bringing out the greatness God puts in all of us.

To my wife 'I told you I was sick'.

Underconfidence breeds underachievement.