There is only one thing in life you can control: Your own effort.

Am I crazy to spend [millions] in contracts when I have the chance to get three layers deep into the playoffs?

You need a place where you can explain yourself. You can write as much or as little as you would like, but the words will be all yours. You can create the context. You can make sure that all issues are addressed. You can take issue with individuals or the media as a whole. Your words, your message.

The thrill of victory in business blows away the thrill of victory in sports. Business is a sport 24/7/365.

Relaxing is for the other guy.

Never settle. There is no reason to rush.

A long list. From getting cut from the high school basketball team, to getting fired from jobs, getting credit cards rejected and cut up. Rejection has only been a distraction, not a roadblock. “Every no gets me closer to a yes,” was the saying I used to use.