Sublime

his father had been a factory worker but was replaced by a small gadget.

an instantly likable guy if the instant had not been this one.

Stage Three: The Plaza

Count Basie performing on Randall’s Island in 1938,

a man who lived as if the wild places of the hemisphere were his for the taking.

Ward Lambert's priorities in basketball were simple: conditioning, fundamentals, and team spirit. His priority as a person was more direct and demanding: stand up for what you believe—even when you stand alone.

Ideally, you want your Standard of Performance, your philosophy and methodology, to be so strong and solidly ingrained that in your absence the team performs as if you were present, on site.