Shreyas Iyer Quotes

I know where my priorities lie.

How you looked was not important. It was what you did and how you did it. Decide to do it and then do it the best way you can.

I've always made my decisions based on two factors: intellectual analysis and my gut. And when they meet, that's a go from me. That's when I see the goal.

I want to make smart choices.

I'm not the world's best philosopher. But I am one of the world's best strategists. I will put my strategic abilities against anybody on Earth.

You've got to trust your instincts, your judgment and trust the storytelling that came before and the quality of the acting with the emotion.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

When people have a willpower failure, it's because they haven't anticipated a situation that's going to come along.

I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through.

I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

Knowing the strike zone is very important, but I think the first thing is knowing yourself, knowing what things you do well.

You don't wake up at 18 and necessarily become the person you want to be as an adult - you have to work hard to become them.

If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it.

This year has been full of lessons learned and soul searching and realizing I'm an adult. It's time to take responsibility and not take the easy way out.

Don't forget, I'm 39. I didn't come here just for the money to impress myself. I'm not saying I am going to be dominating. I'm not saying I'm going to be good. But I can promise you I will do all the right things to play.

In order to be responsible, you need some discipline in your life.

Girls think that being glamorous means making mistakes and being irresponsible. And that's just not true. The smarter you are, the better prepared you are to make decisions in your life, the more likely you are to lead a satisfying life and be glamorous and fun and anything you want to be.

You must know in your heart before anyone else does what is going to be good and then follow through.

To achieve, you need thought. You have to know what you are doing and that's real power.

Two years ago, of course, I was just a rookie and listened to everybody. In a way I am still a rookie. I'm only 23 and I'll be surrounded by great players who have played in a lot more Ryder Cups than myself. But the rankings say I am the best player at the moment and so that brings a responsibility.

I'm the kind of person that needs to think things through. But when I know what I want to do, I really know.

The way to develop decisiveness is to start right where you are, with the very next question you face.

As wonderful as they were, my parents didn't teach me anything about self-discipline, concentration, patience, or focus. If I hadn't had a family myself, I probably never would've done anything. Marriage taught me responsibility.

I know I've got to just keep throwing the ball. That's what I do best.

Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.