Joe Budden Quotes

Oh, man, if in real life I was as cool and suave as Coach Taylor and had all the answers, things would be easier.

As a player, I could have the ball in my hands; I could kind of dictate what happens. I'm still learning, a young coach with young players. Sometimes I'm going to see things. They're not going to see what I see. So it's being able to translate that and help them see what I'm seeing.

Guys that are young in the league. Guys that you get to teach them your way. It's not a bad thing. It's actually a good thing. It's working for them. Teach them that way, and I guarantee they aren't as stubborn and hard-headed as I was, which sometimes is good, sometimes is bad. But like I always say, I'm not going to change who I am.

Saba: "You want this one to guide you?" Leia: "If you would consider it." Saba: "This one?" Leia: "Yes. I want someone who will challenge me in unexpected ways. I want someone who will teach me what I don't know.

Leaders teach. They motivate. They care. Leaders make sure that the way to success is always broad enough and straight enough for others to follow.

Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.

True leadership strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you.

You are only as powerful as your mentors.

If I brought groceries the way I buy health insurance, I'd eat a lot better - and so would my dog.

For the most part our leaders are merely following out in front; they do but marshal us the way that we are going.

Leadership will either lead you into a ditch or lead you into purpose. We need our leaders, especially those who are teaching our young people, to have the right message.

Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand." "Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.

What is the work of a Master?" said a solemn-faced visitor. "To teach people to laugh ," said the Master gravely.

She hated her job the same way I hated my jobs because she knew she was worth more, but she also hated herself so there wasn't much point in trying to do better.

I'll tell you what leadership is. It's persuasion and conciliation, and education, and patience.

Create the way by your walking; you will not find a ready-made path

Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.

Looking and not finding is certainly one of the most frustrating ways to spend time.

The truth is, wherever you choose to be, it's the wrong place.

Heart of a solider with a brain to teach your whole nation.

I didn't understand at the time why Vince was so interested in teaching me life lessons when all I was trying to do was get my video played. But now I think it's because he saw a little bit of himself in me. Just like me, he was a rebel who listened to no one and did whatever it took to get the job done, pissing people off with his stubbornness and drive in the process. Therefore, he was trying to teach me how to better myself instead of repeatedly getting into trouble by rubbing people the wrong way.

You can't teach what you don't know. And you can't lead where you don't go.

That's when I heard the sounds of a certified genius spinning around in circles like a dog chasing its tail.

You switched the days," I said, dismayed. "You blew the tire. You..." I trailed off, probably because the next words out of my mouth were either going to be "You are enough to do this?" or "You're destined for a life of crime." It was a toss-up either way.

Patience is sottish, and impatience does become a dog that's mad.