Steven Pressfield Quotes

How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers.

I keep it real normal, like I don't try to act like a celebrity, or say that just because I'm on a TV show I can do other types of TV. I take it very seriously and I respect the art of acting.

My mission in life is to preserve craftsmanship.

I was fortunate to play for Pete Rose and have teammates like Ken Griffey Sr., Tony Perez and Dave Concepcion. I grew up in the game with a mature attitude. I've always known it was better to be seen and not heard.

I am a student of Ghulam Ali, who was like my guru. I changed my name in his honour.

When you sit at the feet of an elder, it changes you.

I grew up around a lot of the major leaguers, guys like David Wright, Pedro Martinez, Jose Reyes, and I think that's what really helped me. You see the routine they get, the humility they have.

When you see Pep on TV or read his words in the newspaper, it is the portrait of a man who is the ultimate professional. But when you work with him, you don't just come to see him as a coach. You learn about his qualities as a man. It is that side of Pep Guardiola that the people on the outside don't get to see.

If I could be half of what Mike Sweeney was, I'll be happy with it.

Bruce Lee took his craft very seriously, just as my dad took his stuff very seriously. I just loved Lee's attitude.

Or I could see Fish, Just a button up, Like a Mayor, Like a President, Just demands so much from his teammates, Has played with so many great players, But still respects everybody. He's 38 years old, And he has nothing else to prove, And I said, "Fish you wanna come get some shots up with me?" And first thing he says is "Yes." He always wants to learn. Even though he's done so much in this league, Played with so many great players, He always wants to learn, And that motivated me To know that it's never a point Where you can stop getting better. And he's a guy that made me realize that.

I'm not shy, but I have a job to do. I don't need the notoriety.

My Hall of Fame speech was about respect for the game.

I don't take anything for granted from any director. I am just a slave of my director.

I take pride in my craft, and I work extremely hard.

We're just human beings. In the end, you do your job. I do my job in the best way I can.

It doesn't matter if you're a star or not; what is important is that you do your job with absolute honesty.

I think you can always learn lessons by the guys who came before you.

That's what distinguishes the pros from people involved in amateur theatre. You just go out and do it again and again.

Daniel Cormier has been a model champion. He will be a champion for the rest of his life.

I have seen many teachers in real life, which come from the same background and morality and treat their profession like just another one rather than a noble profession.

Let me be clear: Despite his flaws, I respect Andy Reid as a coach and as a person.

Work extremely hard, but as you continue to rise up the ladder, never forget your roots or where you came from or the people that helped you along the way. Humility takes people the farthest.

Sen. Akaka's care, empathy and compassion were evident to everyone who knew him.

The greatest tribute you can to pay to my father is to continue to train and share Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, remembering to never lose sight of the fact that what you do off the matt counts more than what you do on the matt.