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First of all, what happens is, when you're good at something, you spend a lot of time with it. People identify you with that sport, so it becomes part of your identity.
Mike Krzyzewski
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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
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Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight and not sway, no matter which way the wind blows.
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Believe that the loose ball that you are chasing has your name wirtten on it.
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I always won in my imagination. I always hit the game-winning shot, or I hit the free throw. Or if I missed, there was a lane violation, and I was given another one.
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For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of approval. My first team to do that was in 1986. Then we did it in ’88, ’89 and ’90.
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In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do
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Basketball was not my main sport in grade school, or even the first year of high school.
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The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed.
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Fun is to experience things you would not have been able to experience in any other setting.
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