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Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.
Phil Jackson
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Phil Jackson
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: September 17
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When the mind is allowed to relax, inspiration often follows.
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Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try to control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game - and life - will take care of itself.
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No one plays this or any game perfectly. It's the guy who recovers from his mistakes who wins.
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I'm not going to coach again. I've done my coaching, and I think I can put that aside.
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Yes, victory is sweet, but it doesn't necessarily make life any easier the next season or even the next day.
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In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.
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Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.
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Before a vision (dream) can become a reality, it must be owned by every member of the group.
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The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let go of the outcome. The ride is a lot more fun that way.
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I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.
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An acrobatic dunk will make it onto Sports Center. A simple, unspectacular bounce pass in the rhythm of the offense will not. System basketball has been replaced by players who want to be the system.
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If you give the future all your attention, the present will pass you by.
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