If you're running businesses anywhere in the world, people who really do well are the people who have mental toughness.
Most accomplishments in life come more easily if you approach them strategically
From the neck up is where you win or lose the battle. It's the art of war. You have to lock yourself in and strategise your mindset. That's why boxers go to training camps: to shut down the noise and really zone in.
You can't play to not lose.
In strategy your spiritual bearing must not be any different from normal. Both in fighting and in everyday life you should be determined though calm. Meet the situation without tenseness yet not recklessly, your spirit settled yet unbiased.
I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.
Learn to think Imperially.
Purpose is not an add-on, it’s not an initiative. It is a culture change and it never finishes
In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance.
I always take things step by step and match by match.
If I were a strategically minded person, I think I would have a far different career.
You've got to be flexible. If you want to win, you have to do whatever it takes.
I like to pride myself on thinking pretty long term, but not that long term.
I've got to have a bet going in order to play my best.
