Pierre Omidyar Quotes

Expect the unexpected, and always be ready - everyone has inside them what it takes to be successful. You just have to be ready to unleash it when the opportunity presents itself.

The more opportunities we have, the more likely we are to be able to handle the unexpected.

I've never seen a successful person who wasn't flexible, who didn't have a certain degree of flexibility. You have to show a degree of flexibility.

You can be stubborn and successful or you can give it up a bit and change things around. For me it's important to have a bit of both.

I keep my ears open. The world can change overnight; that's what happens in this world. You never know. You have to keep your eyes and ears open. If you can't keep up, you ain't gonna catch up. I've been making records since 1953, and you just have to keep up.

You can't predict it all. People will tell you to plan things out as best you can. They will tell you to focus. They will tell you to follow your dreams. They will all be right.

I will become the greatest, because all travellers have to be able to adapt. That quality, adaptability, is essential to that way of life. Not many boxers have it but I can adapt before a fight to the opponent, during the fight if necessary.

One must not expect anything in these times, but be ready for everything.

The thing you think is going to be huge ends up not being huge at all, and the most minute thing you do is talked about for the rest of your life, so I try not to have any expectations at all. I think that helps, if you're just focusing on the project at hand.

Adaptability is a great asset to have because life is so unpredictable, and things can change overnight for any of us.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

Every day is different; you never know what to expect, and you have to be ready to pivot on a dime.

It doesn't matter if you are number one or number two. You have to prepare for everything.

You have to be able to adjust on the fly, and that is what the great ones do.

If you're good at what you do regardless of what is thrown in front of you, you will make it work.

In boxing and politics, you cannot predict results. You should be ready to go 12 rounds. But if you win in the first round, you should be ready to be the winner quickly.

My job is to catch the ball no matter how they throw it - hard, soft, medium. You've got to be able to catch it.

I feel like I can adapt to any defense.

It's my job to be able to deal with adverse conditions as well as kick well in good conditions. I just look to prepare to go out to do well no matter what it is.

I just like to stay ready for whatever presents itself.

We know how to make flexibility when needed.

You have to be ready for anything and everything and accept everything the way things are.

I don't have to be perfect with my ball-striking, because I have other things that can pick me up, that's been a big confidence boost for me, knowing I don't have to be perfect; I can still contend and have a chance to win.

The simple rule I will follow to sustain in the industry would be to adapt to these ongoing changes and be a versatile artiste.

Crazy things happen in this sport, and you have to be ready. And for me, luck is when preparation meets opportunity.