Tom Herman Quotes

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

I don't think people do anything out of fear very well. So I think the only choice is to have them intrinsically motivated.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.

For me, there is only love and fear.

There are so many Al Anon fans and friends who have shown me wonderful love, prayers, thoughts! I thank everyone for this. It feels great to have wonderful people behind you, pushing and praying for you. Mostly, I don't want to let myself down, but they encourage me not to let them down.

I think it's important for these guys to know we love them and care about them and at the end of the day, that's going to motivate them to want to lead, play harder, and all the things we ask them to do. Which is a lot.

I am overwhelmed with the love and affection of the people. Girls have written letters calling me their inspiration, which has touched my heart.

When you receive criticism, you should take it in your side, but I've received love more than anything else, and that's what motivates me and keeps me going.

People are motivated by fear, but they are not inspired by it. Everything that inspires us comes from love.

Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me. It was more about what she did than what she said, and she made sure I was the best I could be.

When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference.

Howard Stern was the only one that was able to get through to me.

My mom has a very subtle way of encouraging.

Getting comments like that from even the young people at the shows who probably aren't singers, the girls who just tell me that I'm an inspiration to them, for one reason or another.

Once in a while you start having second thoughts, then you read a letter from someone that lifts your spirits so much - it really makes a huge difference. I love reading them.

I've also long since realized that the way to really engage children is to give out prizes; it's amazing how it concentrates their minds.

We are born to action; and whatever is capable of suggesting and guiding action has power over us from the first.

I find when somebody says to me, 'I'm going to motivate you,' more often than not, they're not going to get me.

There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.

What studies say the number one best way to start an exercise habit is to give yourself a reward that you genuinely enjoy.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Most of my teachers wanted to send me to the principal's office. But my fourth-grade teacher once put her arms around me and said, 'You sure write well.' And I've had good penmanship until this day. She was the only one who ever said anything nice to me. That's the kind of motivation that students need.

The idea that to make a man work you've got to hold gold in front of his eyes is a growth, not an axiom. We've done that for so long that we've forgotten there's any other way.

Faith makes all things possible... love makes all things easy.