Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.
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When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, its ready to climb.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful team requires selflessness, trust, and a combination of instinct and effort to achieve great heights.
This quote by Pat Riley emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the qualities that go into creating a gifted team. It highlights that when individuals within a team prioritize collective goals over personal interests, trust and boldness can lead to extraordinary achievements. The combination of natural talent (instinct) and hard work (effort) provides the foundation necessary for the team to reach new heights and succeed.
Themes
TeamworkTrustEffortMotivationSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to inspire colleagues before a big project.
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