Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth. — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That’s truly about the game, and in some ways that’s about life too.- Michael Jordan

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The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.

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The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me.- Michael Jordan

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Do not ignore your intuition. There is an infinite intelligence within you; let it be your guiding light. — Cleo Wade, “Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life

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Anti-social behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists. -- Nikola Tesla

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The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.

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Wholeheartedly do what it takes to awaken your clear-seeing intelligence, but one day at a time, one moment at a time. If we live that way, we will benefit this earth. — Pema Chodron

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Teamwork is the foundation of success. The three universal questions that an individual asks of his coach, player, employee, employer are: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? And, do you care about me?

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