Predicting rain doesn't count. Building arks does.
When I was a little kid I used to play with guys twice my age, so, I was the last one picked, so if I picked I knew that I had to get the ball to the scorer if I wanted to stay on the court, so that was pretty much my job.
Learn to say 'I don't know.' If used when appropriate, it will be often.
I'm one of those guys that trusts my preparation.
The early bird catches the worm.
Planning is like taking on blinders. I think it is a wise thing to be open to whatever shows up on your doorstep.
Keep on going and the chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down.
One of the things that I was always, and still am, is quite resourceful.
You have to think a little smarter, be proactive, not reactive.
I like to give people information; that's to a fault.
You can't be a change-maker by reading a book.
I took Second City out of desperation, and that's what ended up working out. It shows that you should be doing a lot of different stuff, taking whatever opportunities are there, to see what works.
I don't want to be taking up space, but as long as I can make a contribution, I want to play.
I know what's what, and have always taken care of the main chance.
I'm not opposed to anything. If an opportunity comes across, I'll answer the door if it comes knocking.
My mother taught me that it is important to be prepared for a last-minute polish.
Adjust to your surroundings, because the world don't wait for you.
One of my great values that my father intuited, and indirectly taught me, is that you should always have a plan but be open to opportunity.
Of course the job has a lot of glamour. But it really is about being smarter than your average bear. Your mind is your best weapon. It's great when you're a good shot with an AK-47, but it's about being clever.
When you get your opportunities, you've just got to go with what they said... I'll do what's necessary wherever they put me.
Luck can often mean simply taking advantage of a situation at the right moment. It is possible to make your luck by being always prepared.
If a man is dumb, someone is going to get the best of him, so why not you? If you don't, you're as dumb as he is.
You do what you have to do to compete, and that takes you to places where you are in a relentless state to find an edge and compete. That mentality keeps you on and on point. The how is following the drive, being resourceful and creative.
If you are the kind of person who is waiting for the 'right' thing to happen, you might wait for a long time. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green for five miles before starting the trip.
It's unacceptable to just sit on the couch and say I'm not doing anything. You've got to get out and do everything you can.
