No rebounds, no rings.
Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done.
Great players crave instruction on their weaknesses.
When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder. Show the world how much you'll fight for the winners circle. If you do, someday the cellophane will crackle off a fresh pack, one that belongs to you, and the cards will be stacked in your favor.
Look for your choices, pick the best one, then go with it.
There is no such thing as life in-between.