My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey

"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."

It never got personal, because the purpose of criticism or discipline is not to punish, embarrass, or ridicule, but to correct and improve.

"I don't care how tall you are, I care how tall you play."

But for me the "score" that matters most is the one that measures your effort—and ultimately, only you know the score.

"Do not mistake activity for achievement,"

Dad's Seven-Point Creed: 1. Be true to yourself. 2. Help others. 3. Make each day your masterpiece. 4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible. 5. Make friendship a fine art. 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day. 7. Pray for guidance, and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.

LITTLE THINGS MAKE BIG THINGS HAPPEN

before casually discounting the potential of any individual or team, give them a chance to succeed—give them your sincere belief and full support.

The mark of a champion, I believe, is consistency of performance at your highest level under pressure.