When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion.

Excellence happens when you try each day to both do and be, a little better than you were yesterday!

Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.

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.

The changes in your life aren't always what you hoped for. But they usually help you grow.

In every contest, there comes a moment that separates winning from losing. The true warrior understands and seizes that moment.

It's a reality we have to understand. (O'Neal) has to be more diligent. We have to be more diligent protecting him. We need him in the game.