Paulo Coelho Quotes

The battle to win - on the pitch and in the boardroom - begins and ends in one's head.

I think more with my head - things are 90 per cent in your head, and everything else comes after that.

I am a firm believer in 'negative thinking' when used correctly. We need to be AWARE of negatives so that we can steer clear of them. A golfer needs to know where the bunkers and sand traps are - but he doesn't think continuously about the bunker - where he doesn't want to go. His mind glances at the bunker, but he DWELLS upon the green.

It is mostly a matter of wills. Whose will is going to break first? Ours or the enemy's?

In war you see your own troubles; those of the enemy you cannot see. You must show confidence.

Make no enemies; he is insignificant indeed that can do thee no harm.

Never destroy without thought your enemy's pretences; they are usually your best weapon against him.

The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

You can't play chess if you're groggy from pills.

The power to concentrate was the most important thing. Living without this power would be like opening one’s eyes without seeing anything.

He however knows when the enemy is stronger.

A general-in-chief should ask himself several times in the day, What if the enemy were to appear now in my front, or on my right, or my left?

If you spend a lot of time thinking about your problems, they'll grow bigger and stronger. Is that what you want? Of course not!Instead, focus on your goals. Start your day with them at the front of your mind, and use notes to recall them strategically throughout your day.

Never be more scared of the enemy than you think he is of you.

It's amazing how much information is coming at us most of the time through technology, the media and the busyness of the world around us. I've decided that the world probably isn't going to change, so I have to change. I'm learning how to keep my mind on what I'm doing, rather than thinking about several things at once or what I want to do next.

Come, live with the doors of the senses guarded, diligent and mindful, vigilant and mindful, with the ways of the mind well watched, possessed of a mind that is awake and observing.

Freedom from mental distraction equals power. Body mind masters eventually come to the realization that this and every moment, on or off the field, is the moment of truth.

Tennis is a battle of the minds, just as much as it is a battle of playing ability. Trying to expose your opponent's weaknesses is one of the most vital and fascinating facets of tennis.

I love enemies, though not in the Christian way. They amuse me, excite my blood. Being always on one’s guard, catching every glance, the significance of every word, guessing at intentions, frustrating their plots, pretending to be tricked, and suddenly, with a shove, upturning the whole enormous and arduously built edifice of their cunning and schemes—that’s what I call life.

When you step into the batter's box, have nothing on your mind except baseball.

With thought, all problems can be resolved.

To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river.

Distraction wastes our energy, concentration restores it.

If you keep your mind active, regularly take on mental challenges, and continually think about the right things, you will develop the disciplined thinking that will help you with whatever you endeavor to do.

Men are always more inclined to pitch their estimate of the enemy's strength too high than too low, such is human nature.