Mike Krzyzewski Quotes

What is important is that I do my job on the field.

When you are entrusted with an assignment, you do your best.

For me, I always try and deliver. Regardless of the situation, I always try and play hard every time I step out on the court. If I don't deliver and play well, then I know I haven't been working hard enough.

Every time I come and try to work hard in training, and when I get opportunities, try to work hard and do the things the boss asks us to do.

Nothing you do particularly matters. But I'm not sure that's a great excuse for doing it poorly.

Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.

The athletes are still out competing the same as a Division I team, and I think we've done a good job of creating an atmosphere where they're responsible for their actions and their play.

My business is not to show anybody anything; my job is just to do it.

Everybody's got a job to do, and I do mine as best I can.

I take my work seriously.

There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't.

Men do less than they ought, unless they do all that they can.

Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never do less.

Well gentlemen, today we are going to earn our pay.

I believe when you go out there, you have a responsibility to deliver. I have old-fashioned thinking when I'm out there.

Leadership and greatness comes to those who follow-through. Who stand for near-flawless execution.

No eulogy is due to him who simply does his duty and nothing more.

I just do my job; I'm out there to make plays and play football.

Irrespective of the tasks given to me, I have done my best to discharge my duties.

There's only one way to succeed: Show up, work hard, and do everything right. Regardless of who you might be or what kind of job you may have.

You've got to do the job on the pitch. First and foremost, I put in 100 percent, and I don't think anyone can really complain after that.

When you've got a leader that wants to go out and practice at the ultimate, highest level, when something that you should do doesn't go right, there's going to be a little fire under that, and that's what you need from your leader.

That's the most important thing - once you're on the pitch, you need to do your job properly.

If the manager selects me to play, I will always give everything I can.

It's important to always do your best work, no matter what the film is.