Quotes About Excellence

Almost any job can make us better human beings if we do it with passion.

I find mediocrity hard. I find that whole area difficult. I'm a very passionate person; I care very much about what I do. I believe I give it a lot, so it's gotta be good; otherwise, what's the point?

If you're not passionate about what you want to do, you won't be good at it.

Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best.

Once you get past 100, it is all about not making a mistake.

There's nothing worse than trying to patch something or make do. If there wasn't something there in the beginning, it won't be there at the end.

One of my goals is to be Defensive Player of the Year. One of my goals is to be Rookie of the Year. And one of my long-term goals is to be walking across that stage with a jacket on and a nice little patch on it that says 'Hall of Fame.'

Michael Jordan

When I think about the Patriot Way, I think about a team.

The Patriots are known for winning and all that, so coming to a team like this, the atmosphere is just awesome around here.

And there's always one special element. In 'There Goes My Baby,' it's the out-of-tune timpani. 'Stand by Me,' it's the bass pattern. Of course, all the elements come together to make a great record. But there's always one standout.

There was no better end than Lance Alworth and no better lineman than Ron Mix. Those are Hall of Fame guys. There was no better guard than Walt Sweeney and no better pair of running backs than Keith Lincoln and Paul Lowe.

A great song has to stand on its own, just singing and playing, and the rest is frosting. But you have to pay attention to the frosting.

Forty-five years since I made my first paycheck, and I'm telling you that 'Breaking Bad' is as good as it gets.

We know we can't win the Cup every year. But we certainly can be in position to win the Cup every year, and if we've done that, I think we've earned our paycheck.

Each and every day, I think about the importance of earning my paycheck and playing well.

I'm not just here to get a paycheck and leave. I'm here to be one of the greatest basketball players to ever play.

There's only one shot you have at a movie, and that's your best shot. If you can't give it that, don't go. They're paying you! You gotta do a job for them.

In sports, you always want to improve. You don't stop until you reach your peak.

In perfect conditions, with a championship mindset and ready to peak, anything is possible.

I've always been interested in peak performance, why some people do better in life than others.

What we get paid to do is peak at the world championships and Olympics.

If you don't use good ingredients, the outcome is never going to be excellent. But if you buy the freshest ingredients that are in season, at their peak, and you cook with them, you can't really go wrong.

I've always been really inspired by watching top athletes putting in peak performances.