Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on...
A source page for quotes linked to Bill Courtney.
“It is never too late to show true character.”
“In our community, we have a duty to strengthen the weakest among us to build a better society.”
“We should feel grateful instead of entitled. We have a moral obligation to give back.”
“The effectiveness of a leader is best judged by the actions of those he guides.”
“The true measure of a person’s character is how one handles one’s failures, not successes.”
“Nothing profound ever happens in your life when you remain in your comfort zone.”
“Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.”
“Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.”
“Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.”
“Internal character: how you behave when no one is watching.”
“Who you are should not be defined by your achievements.”
“Grace is not something one possesses; instead, grace is something one receives.”
“Every great thing that has been accomplished, and is yet to be accomplished, starts with a dream.”
“Only by entering new and unfamiliar worlds can a person change society as well as self.”
“Many men beg for a job but have no clue what hard work really means.”
“Approach each new day as a new opportunity to be the person you aspire to be.”
“You think football builds character. It does not. It reveals character.”
“Players win games, and coaches win players.”