“Outcome/next-action thinking, before you must, prepares you for when you must. And that time will come.”

“Next time you think of me like that, say my name when you come. It'll get you off even better.”

“Your strength doesn't come from
winning and luxury.
It comes from
struggles and hardship. Everything that
you go through prepares you for the
next level.
You will be stronger than before!
Don't wish for it.
Work for it.”

“Most often, the reason something is "on your mind" is that you want it to be different than it currently is, and yet: you haven't clarified exactly what the intended outcomes is; you haven't decided what the very next physical action step is; and/or you haven't put reminders of the outcome and the action required in a system you trust. That's why it's on your mind.”

“You know death must overtake you but you make no preparation for it.”

“If you come to a fight thinking it will be a fair one, you didn't come prepared.”

“If you love someone, you must be prepared to set them free.”

“Preparation is very important. The pitcher is going to do his job and prepare for you so you as a hitter must do the same. I always watch videotape of pitchers before the game and even sometimes during.”

“Knowledge must come through action; you can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.”

“You must be prepared to work always without applause.”