Once you've done the mental work, there comes a point you have to throw yourself into the action and put your heart on the line. That means not only being brave, but being compassionate towards yourself, your teammates and your opponents.

The real value in everything you do is in the details.

I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.

Make your work your play and your play your work.

My dad always had this little sign on his desk: 'The bigger your head is, the easier your shoes are to fill'. He really drilled that in.

My philosophy is that you can't motivate players with speeches, you have motivated players that you draft. That's where they come in and those are the guys that are competitive. You cannot teach competitiveness.

If we can accept whatever hand we've been dealt - no matter how unwelcome - the way to proceed eventually becomes clear.