By instinct we-leaders-want to run hard all the time; by intellect we know this is not possible. Reconciling those two positions in the context of leadership is an ongoing challenge.
BILL WALSHMy theory is that, just like with omitting a final comma in a list when not essential for meaning, publishers are trying to save paper and ink or pixels on-screen.
More Bill Walsh Quotes
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If you see players who hate practice, their coach isn’t doing a very good job.
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On occasion I omit commas. On occasion, I use them. (The more you know about English, the less you’re likely to think there are unbreakable “rules” for a lot of these things.)
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Good talent with bad attitude equals bad talent.
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“Extra effort,” in whatever form it takes (mental, physical, emotional), cannot be sustained without eventual damage and diminishing returns.
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I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.
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Strength of will – is essential to your survival and success. The competitor who won’t go away, who won’t stay down, has one of the most formidable competitive advantages of all.
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I often think about the class differences involved in “jobs” vs. “careers.”
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We all know gifs are pronounced “jifs,” right? Their creator says so, damn it!
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Absorbing and overcoming this kind of punishment engenders a sober, steely toughness that results in a hardened sense of independence and a personal belief that you can take on anything, survive and win.
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Consistent motivation usually comes from a consuming desire to be able to perform at your best under pressure, namely, the pressure produced by tough competition.
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You can make a point without being personal. Don’t insult or belittle your people. Instead of getting more out of them you will get less
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Before you can win the fight, You’ve got to be in the fight.
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A harsh reality of newspaper editing is that the deadlines don’t allow for the polish that you expect in books or even magazines
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Your attitude will unlock the mystery of success you seek!
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You can only succeed when people are communicating, not just from the top down, but in complete interchange. Communication comes from fighting off my ego and listening.
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