Jimmy Smits Quotes

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.

I think for any director, male or female, it would be just to be prepared, work hard, and not give up! As my agent once told me, it's all about stamina before you ever end up on set!

You combine hard work, creativity, and self-determination, and things start to happen.

I believe that one of the things I've tried to do is work hard and take the business very seriously.

When you are not practicing, remember somewhere someone is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win.

If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat.

If anyone has followed my career, they know that there's been a lot of obstacles and a lot of ups and down through my career. But day in and day out, and in the square circle, I went out there and always did my best.

When I was coming up as an entrepreneur, I had to fight for everything I got, and there was no clear roadmap of how to be successful.

I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it.

Victory is the child of preparation and determination.

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.

We worked so hard, spent so much time in weight room and in camps to be where we are today. We wanted to come out and be as good as any team in the state, to prove we could hang with any team at any time.

If you really believe in what you're doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if something blocks one route, find another. Never give up.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

I saw that Meryl Streep said, I just want to do my job well. And really, that's all I'm ever trying to do.

There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn't worth anything.

You just go in and try to do the best job you can everyday.

My dad always told me, 'I don't care what you do. Just aim to be the best at it. Even if it's the world's best window cleaner.'

I think what it takes to succeed remains the same. You have to have a real love of your sport to carry you through all the bad times, you still want to go ski even when things aren't working. You must have a commitment to work hard and to never give up.

The American work ethic is something to be admired. Our workforce, regardless of position, works hard to produce the best product and serve customers to the best of their ability.

I think you're only as good as the work that you do.

I really want to do good work. I really do. My priority isn't stardom.

Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck. Recognize that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have.

My message is not just to disabled people, but to everyone: You have to work hard.