Quotes About Preparation

Victory awaits him who has everything in order—luck people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck." —Roald Amundsen, The South Pole

In a dangerous, turbulent world full of threats and disruptions, you need to "protect your flanks"—identify and protect against vulnerabilities that, if exposed or exploited, could kill or cripple you.

Victory awaits him who has everything in order—luck people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck." —Roald Amundsen, The South Pole1

A vitória aguarda aquele que tem tudo em ordem – ou sorte, como as pessoas costumam dizer. A derrota é certa para aquele que deixa de tomar as precauções necessárias a tempo; a isso as pessoas chamam má sorte." Roald Amundsen, Polo sula

Sometimes it's wiser to give a quarry extra line -- that's how to catch a fish, neh?

A wise man prepares for treachery.

if we had some bacon, we could have some bacon and eggs, if we had some eggs!

There is no getting into the future except by waiting.

Companies don't like uncertainty; travelers don't like uncertainty.

It's a different mind-set going into the off-season as a starter. The uncertainty from the team is gone, and your confidence grows.

Uncertainty helps keep actors on edge.

I don't leave things like recovery to chance! I have learned from the best, after all - my father and uncle!

I don't want anything to disrupt my routine or make people uncomfortable in meetings during the NCAA Tournament or leading up to the Super Bowl.

In camp, you're supposed to get comfortable at being uncomfortable; you have to be ready for when you are being punched in the mouth.

I do think, with any beat, it helps to establish a basic level of comfort and cordiality, especially if you plan to ask uncomfortable questions. Sitting down in person for a meal or a coffee can help that.

I really don't feel it's necessary, as an actor, to make people feel uncomfortable, just because you need to be in a certain headspace. So, I do take myself away and do my own work and hunker down.

We write and write and write until we think, 'If we have to shoot this script, we'll be happy, and it's going to be a great movie.' I meet with all the actors two weeks before, and I ask them, 'What lines don't work? What is uncomfortable for you? What jokes do you think aren't good? If you're not getting it, here's what the joke is.' You fix it.

It is not uncommon to use a towel in afternoon matches, particularly in a place like Mohali in the month of April-May.

As a playing group you don't go into the game thinking about whether you're the underdog or not.

Never underestimate opponents.

I don't underestimate any opponent.

You must never underestimate your opposition.

Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.

Never underestimate the importance of preparation for any single poker session or tournament.