I often think about the class differences involved in “jobs” vs. “careers.”
BILL WALSHStrength 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.
More Bill Walsh Quotes
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I’ve observed that if individuals who prevail in a highly competitive environment have any one thing in common besides success, it is failure-and their ability to overcome it.
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Everybody isn’t everybody.
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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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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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Invest in great relationships, they will pay a lifetime of dividends.
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Psychologists suggest that there is a strong link between ego and competitiveness. All the great performers I’ve ever coached had ego to spare.
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Flying by the seat of your pants precedes crashing by the seat of your pants.
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Consistent effort is a consistent challenge.
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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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Calculated risks are part of what you do, but the idea that something completely crazy will work just because it’s completely crazy is completely crazy.
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We all know gifs are pronounced “jifs,” right? Their creator says so, damn it!
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As the leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone
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Machines aren’t replacing proofreaders at all. Copy editors, who proofread and much, much more, use spellcheck as a tool but read every word that appears in the paper
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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.
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There has to be a very acute awareness on your part as to the level of exertion and the toll it’s taking on those you lead.
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