Quotes On Discipline

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.

Every time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.

If you quit once, it becomes a habit. Never quit!

I would wake up in the morning thinking: How am I going to attack today?

The minute you get away from fundamentals - whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation - the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing.

When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world, but you still have to know the fundamentals.

I'm not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat.

Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.

The only reason I do it so early is because I believe the other guy isn't doing it and that gives me a little edge.

No one wants to get up at 4 and run when it's pitch-dark, but it has to be done.