Bill Bradley Quotes

Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up.

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.

The world is not looking for servants, there are plenty of these, but for masters, men who form their purposes and then carry them out, let the consequences be what they may.

I’m not a seat warmer. I want to get in there and make a difference.

Our world demands action, not passivity; actors and not mere spectators.

Delegate to others who have strengths where you don't. But sometimes, you just need to be the one to drive the change when everyone else is waiting for someone else to take the first step. To me, that's courage in action.

I believe in not sitting down and taking it easy.

To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly.

I think a lot of young people have incredible ideas and incredible insights, but sometimes they wait before they go give their life to something. What I did was just to start a little earlier.

You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.

This business is always changing. If you're going to be a leader, you've got to take chances.

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

Well, I think that - I think leadership's always been about two main things: imagination and courage.

If you are going to make a change, make it big and bold. Walk up to the biggest guy on the block, stand in his face and get it started. Then go around, brigade by brigade, making it make sense.

Have the courage to act instead of react.

I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires.

Being an activist is about getting things done. It's not about standing around shaking your fist in anger.

I want to show up to work and take risks. I don't ever want to play it safe.

I believe in having an impact in doing things.

Years ago a friend and fellow writer, Nick Antosca, once made a remark about it being best not to threaten, but to simply act. An effective way of going about things, I think.

Either move or be moved.