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Postponing action is only postponing achievement.
Rick Pitino
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Rick Pitino
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: September 18
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
New York City
New York
Richard Andrew Pitino
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Postponing
Achievement
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Tackle the difficult things first in the morning make changes in the way you network. Treat everyone with respect and dignity. This stops you from cynicism and negativity. End your day with that same attitude you started. Renew your contract with a day well completed.
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If I didn't have a recruiting engagement, I was going to be here. I did everything possible to change the recruiting thing. I'm a very small part of this night, but I did want to be a part of it.
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When it comes to team dynamics - on a basketball court or in a corporate setting - maintaining a positive atmosphere is crucial.
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Learning to live in the present tense-one that's free from the failures of the past and the anxieties of the future-is a wonderful gift, and one you always should be striving for.
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Learning what not to do is sometimes more important than learning what to do.
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Nothing meaningful or lasting comes without working hard at it.
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Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready.
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Make incremental progress, change comes not by the yard, but by the inch.
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Dreamers are not content with being mediocre.
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Lying makes a problem part of the future truth makes a problem part of the past.
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Humility is the true key to success. Successful people lose their way at times. They often embrace and overindulge from the fruits of success. Humility halts this arrogance and self-indulging trap. Humble people share the credit and wealth, remaining focused and hungry to continue the journey of success.
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Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.
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I'd learned how much happiness money can bring you. Very little.
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When you build bridges you can keep crossing them.
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Failure is good. It's fertilizer. Everything I've learned about coaching I've learned from making mistakes.
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If you are not willing to work hard and establish discipline in your life, then all your dreams are merely pipe dreams.
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Technology is a compulsive and addictive way to live. Verbal communication cannot be lost because of a lack of skill. The ability to listen and learn is key to mastering the art of communication. If you dont use your verbal skills and networking, it will disappear rapidly. Use technology wisely.
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