When it comes to team dynamics - on a basketball court or in a corporate setting - maintaining a positive atmosphere is crucial.

Set higher standards for your own performance than anyone else around you, and your only competition will be with yourself

He knew I enjoyed the relationships of college basketball. All along, he was the wise one.

Self-esteem is directly linked to deserving success. You must deserve victory to feel good about yourself.

Live in the precious present.

When love and discipline come together you have great chemistry.

Set 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.