The champion's mind by Jim Afremow. Memorable quotes II.

-Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside: a desire, a dream, a vision. MUHAMMAD ALI
-What will your life look like when you have become your own champion?
-You need to see it to achieve it.
-The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching. ANSON DORRANCE.
-We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. A dream is not impossible, so go get yours. D. K. HOLMES.
-Be great in act, as you have been in thought. W. SHAKESPEARE.
-Act as if you are a total champion for set amounts of time each day by exceeding normal expectations.
-Do it. Then say it.
-Stand tall and walk strong. Keep your head in the game.
-If you are not getting better, you are getting worse.
-Stay focused.
-Life is a series of choices, and time is treasure.
-The teamwork is the most important thing, because when you have a group of guys who are playing for each other, playing hard and playing together, that trumps talent any day. CHRIS PAUL.
-A team has a shared destiny and as such, all behaviors must be for the benefit of the team and the greater good.
-3 self-reflection questions regarding your role as a teammate:
1. What am I doing that is hurting my team?
2. What am I not doing that is hurting my team?
3. What are the specific action steps I will take to be a better teammate moving forward?
-The strength of the team is the strength of the leaders.
-A wining attitude is most needed during tough times. Rather than pointing fingers or complaining, a championship-caliber team faces a loss or a lackluster performance with the attitude that 'we are all going to get better and find a way to make this work'
-Before you can lead others, you must be able to lead yourself. Define success for those under your leadership as total commitment and effort to the team's welfare. The show it yourself with your own effort and performance. Most of those you lead, will do the same. Those who don't, should be encouraged to look for a new team.
-10 suggestions for becoming a champion leader:
1. Develop a vision.
2. Share credit and accept blame.
3. Have a strong sense of confidence and optimism about what you are doing. Stay calm and in control during a moment of crisis. Athletes need to know there is hope, and they will look to coaches and team leaders for cues.
4. Care, really care about others.
5. Respect and appreciate your role, and the role of others.
6. Lead by example, on and off the field.
7. Hold everyone accountable, including yourself.
8. Learn to adapt to any situation.
9. Share in all of the sacrifices and hardships of the team.
10. Do the right thing.