Terry Pratchett Quotes

For me, saying 'I'm bossy' is a cute, tongue-in-cheek way of saying that I'm in control of my life.

I try to lead. I do not follow.

For me, when I came in, I was always worried about making the other guys happy and giving them the puck and almost giving them a little too much respect. It can take away from your game a little bit.

I know what to do to go for it and just take the game in my hands.

I don't like to stand there and wait until the ball comes to my feet. I like to take the ball and run with it.

But I mean, I'm a confident kid. I want to be a kid that kind of drives the bus, doesn't just be a passenger.

One thing I've always been taught at the defensive end is you hit first. In life, you throw the first punch; you don't get punched first. It's the same on defense: You've got to hit first. Do your work early. That's what I was always taught. If you don't do your work early, you're done.

Taking a backseat role is not in my nature.

I'm just 'bout that action boss.

Authority is 20% given and 80% taken...so take it!

Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.

I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

You might as well go through life the way you want to. If what you want is to be engaged and forceful, to 'lean in,' well, do that.

If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes.

Guys need to know when to take charge.

One must steer, not talk.

I'm the type of guy that likes to lead by example.

If you don't make things happen then things will happen to you.

If you don't ask, you don't get.

I do understand power, whatever else may be said about me. I know where to look for it and how to use it.

I've learned that I have to be more aggressive in that position, when I'm leading the match.

I take the bull by the horns and make a plan and go for it.

Whatever I do, I like to be the one doing it. I don't just like to get someone in to run it and put a name to it.

If you like going a certain way, then be bold and do it.