Self-esteem is directly linked to deserving success. You must deserve victory to feel good about yourself.
Rick PitinoIf I didn't have a recruiting engagement, I was going to be here. I did everything possible to change the recruiting thing. I'm a very small part of this night, but I did want to be a part of it.
Rick PitinoSet higher standards for you own performance than anyone around you, and it won't matter whether you have a tough boss or an easy one. It won't matter whether the competition is pushing you hard, because you'll be competing with yourself.
Rick Pitino