Branch Rickey on winning
Branch Rickey9 quotes“First of all, a man, whether seeking achievement on the athletic field or in business, must want to win. He must feel that the thing he is doing is worthwhile; so worthwhile that he is willing to pay the price of success to attain distinction.”
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The speed of the legs, the dexterity of the body, the grace of the swing, the elusiveness of the slide – these are the features that make Americans everywhere forget the last syllable of a man’s last name or the pigmentation of his skin.
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Branch RickeyBranch Rickey A game of great charm in the adoption of mathematical measurements to the timing of human movements, the exactitudes and adjustments of physical ability to hazardous chance.
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Branch RickeyBranch Rickey There never has been a man in the game who could put mind and muscle together quicker and with better judgment than Robinson.
Branch RickeyBranch Rickey A great ballplayer is a player who will take a chance.
Branch RickeyBranch Rickey Don’t worry about your individual numbers. Worry about the team. If the team is successful, each of you will be successful, too.
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I managed to cut myself loose and while there was pain – there weren’t any blood.
Jenny WinbladhJenny Winbladh Free will exist only in a confused mind.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland If you are true to yourself, you are already a winner.
Alex DanielAlex Daniel You deserve words that remind you of your value.
Saif Ali ManganSaif Ali Mangan Do always wonder about your worth and remind yourself that even roses have their own thorns.
Megan LaoMegan Lao I’m like sugar in the coffee. Stir me and I’ll dissolve into you.
BelaBela Plans have changed. Life looks different. & now we’re all figuring it out as we go.
Tanya GillTanya Gill Be loyal to those loyal to you.
Sonya TeclaiSonya Teclai
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Theresa MayTheresa May It’s sink or swim for me in 2020.
Ryan GarciaRyan Garcia Winning means some kind of approval of the Establishment which means people will more readily accept me, may be less frightened of me and other people who speak out.
Jane FondaJane Fonda I don’t care about losing. How many times did Michael Jordan lose before he won his first championship? It wasn’t about the number of losses with Sugar Ray Leonard or Tommy Hearns.
Ryan GarciaRyan Garcia I want Gervonta. That’s my Lomachenko fight – the fight that people don’t think I can win.
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