Inspirational words from some of the greats

Feel inspired by these powerful words said by some very wise individuals, curated by the Readplot review team.

Being a great teammate is work, hard work. It requires intention and discipline, just like becoming a better hitter or a better salesperson. But it is a skill set that I believe others, like me, can learn. – David Ross

It's not about working hard, it's about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself. – John Calipari

I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down. – Abraham Lincoln

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. – George Washington Carver

I decided a long time ago that if I was going to hold grudges in business, it would turn into a full-time job. – LaVell Edwards

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. – Lou Holtz

Have a fierce resolve in everything you do. Demonstrate determination, resiliency, and tenacity. Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent excuses. Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better-not reasons to quit. – Jamie Dimon

We are surrounded every day by people who do thankless but important work. – Brian Kilmeade

Discipline is the highest form of love. If you really love someone, you have to give them the level of discipline they need. – Tom Izzo

The hardest habit to develop is to win. The people who develop this habit never take winning for granted, they never feel entitled to victory. – Mike Krzyzewski

If we study what is merely average, we will remain merely average. – Shawn Achor

A winner is someone who can look in the mirror at the end of the day and say in pursuit of my goal and dreams I gave my best. – Dick Vitale

Every day we have an opportunity to create a living masterpiece. – Michael Gervais

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