Michael Patrick Jann Quotes

My parents taught me that work ethic is one of the most important keys in life, and I believe it.

My mother taught me what it is to have a sense of humour; my dad, who was a headmaster, everything you need to know about hard work. My dad is the most decent man you could come across.

I have a good work ethic.

Work hard; be ethical.

It's a life lesson that translates beyond football. You can share these things with your kids: Work hard, do things the right way and you have a chance.

I'm gonna live my life the correct way, and I'm gonna be a champion the kids look up to and hopefully aspire to be like.

Yes, I have done a few things like always, worked immensely hard, always respected people, admired good work, and never let success blow my top off; probably this has worked in my favour.

All honest work is good work; it is capable of leading to self-development, provided the doer seeks to discover the inherent lessons and makes the most of the potentialities for such growth.

But I think I'm a nice friend and a good person, and I try to do my work as best I can.

The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have.

There's nobility in hard work, traditional values.

I try to work hard. I try to set a good example. I don't look at it as though I've got to be a leader. I just try to behave the way I think I should behave. If that results in a leadership role, great.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration.

The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy.

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.

I'd rather be good than lucky.

I was brought up in a household where you stood up to be counted.

I tell my daughter Nyssa, 'You should respect my work, and I will also respect yours when you grow up.' 'Work is worship' is what I have told her.

My dad never took himself too seriously. He always treated everyone with respect, and he made sure I was like that, too. I show up, I hit my mark, and I say my lines.

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.

Regardless if what you do in the world, you do it good. You do your best, and you show up on time, and you leave and you do a good job, and you treat people the way you want to be treated.

I work myself into the ground. But I think I'm a nice friend and a good person, and I try to do my work as best I can.

I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.