It's like most anything. If you want to be a loser, there's always a way to dwell on the negative. If you want to win, there's always a way to think positively.

I'm a great believer in the character of the club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have.

The best way to win is to play well early or late in the game. The middle part tends to take care of itself.

Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take. That's true in baseball, in rescuing animals, and in life generally.

I'm ready to do something different.

You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I'll settle for being stupid.

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.