You cannot win a game of ...

You cannot win a game of tug-o-war by merely standing firm.
You cannot win a game of tug-o-war by merely standing firm.
 Randall Dale Adams

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Once you get the nod, your mentality totally changes. It's like a heavyweight fighter-you win the title and that's it, you don't want to look back and you don't want to change. That's the way I feel and I'm looking to keep the job.?
 Mark Sanchez
Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.
 Sebastian Coe

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Do not be intimidated by a smart person. It is easier to debate a smart person than to argue with an idiot.
 Randall Dale Adams
If you want it to happen, you must make it happen. If you let it happen, you won't like what happened.
 Randall Dale Adams
If you simply cannot make the right decision, make a decision and then make it right.
 Randall Dale Adams
Without a goal, you cannot survive.
 Randall Dale Adams
I don't believe in luck. When I am diligent, my luck is generally good. When I am lax, my invariable turns bad.
 Randall Dale Adams