Postponing action is only postponing achievement.
The more you lose, the more positive you have to become. When you're winning, you can ride players harder because their self-esteem is high. If you are losing and you try to be tough, you're asking for dissension.
Live in the precious present.
Avoid cynical and negative people like the plague. They are killers of potential.
Learning what not to do is sometimes more important than learning what to do.
Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready.