“I really admire the job that not just coach Belichick has done but that Robert Kraft and his family have done, and the decisions that they made to let Bill do what he's capable of doing. I think it's a great illustration of a way to structure an NFL organization when you let the coach really run the thing.” ThinkingWayMadeDoneRunningJobsDecisionCapableOrganizationBillsStructureCoachesAdmireNflSuper BowlIllustration Author:Pete Carroll
“Everything has to be understood in opposition to something else. For some dang reason, the ego prefers to make one side better than the other, so we choose. And we decide males are better than females, America is better than Canada, Democrats are better than Republicans. And for most people, once this decision is made, it is amazing the amount of blindness they become capable of. They really don't see what's right in front of them. Once you see this, it's an amazing breakthrough, and that is the starting place for moving away from dualistic thinking.” PeopleThinkingMadeReasonAmericaMovingSidesDecisionFrontsAmountRepublicanEgoCapableUnderstoodFemaleDemocratMalesStartingMade ItCanadaOppositionBlindnessBreakthroughMoving Away Author:Richard Rohr
“even though the dead are beyond our touch, they remain fully dimensional, fully capable of affecting our decisions and quandaries.” DeathDecisionCapable Author:Connie May Fowler
“We had very good discussions on current security challenges and NATO's continued adaptation to meet them. Canada is a committed ally and a capable contributor to international security. We appreciate your quick decision to deploy forces, planes and ships to strengthen our collective defence in view of Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, as well as your contribution to the international anti-ISIL coalition. Canada plays a major part in our decision-making and helps keep the vital bond between Europe and North America strong.” WellsPlayHelpingActionAmericaStrongForceChallengesDecisionViewsSecurityMajorsCapableEuropeAppreciateVery GoodInternationalCurrentsCommittedRussiaShipsPlanesDiscussionContributionCanadaCollectivesDecision MakingAlliesAggressiveNational SecurityAdaptationDefenceUkraineCoalitionsNatoNorth AmericaContributorsAppreciate YouIsilQuick Decisions Author:Jens Stoltenberg
“'We the People' established the Constitution. Did we really do so to somehow keep ourselves out of the decision making. Are we only wise when it comes to electing people capable of governing our affairs, but wholly without the intellect to decide issues for ourselves?” PeoplePoliticalPoliticsDecisionIssuesWiseCapableConstitutionAffairIntellectDecision MakingGoverning Author:Paul Jacob
“I hope that the responsible figures in the Ukrainian leadership will not hinder soldiers in the Ukrainian army from putting down their weapons, if they aren't capable of taking that decision themselves and giving that order, then I hope that they won't prosecute people who want to save their lives and the lives of others.” PeopleIfsWantGivingOrderLeadershipDecisionFiguresWeaponsCapableArmyResponsibleSoldierHinderLives Of OthersUkrainian Author:Vladimir Putin
“The ablest and most effective leaders do not hold to a single style; they may be highly supportive in personal relations when that is needed, yet capable of a quick, authoritative decision when the situation requires it.” MayDecisionSituationLeaderStyleNeededCapableRelationSupportive Author:John W. Gardner
“We're an ignorant nation right now. We're not really capable, I do not think, the majority of our people, of making the decisions that have to be made at election time and particularly in the selection of their legislatures and their Congress and the presidency, of course. I don't think we're bright enough to do the job that would preserve our democracy, our republic. I think we're in serious danger.” PeopleThinkingMadeEnoughJobsCoursesNationsDecisionDemocracyDangerSeriousRight NowCapableElectionMajorityCongressIgnorantPreservesVotingRepublicIncapablePresidencySelectionLegislaturePessimisticElectorateIgnorant PeopleAnchormanElection TimeIncapability Author:Walter Cronkite
“I think that's important for all ages, to not be afraid of being an individual. I grew up on my own, as an only child, so early on I think I was quite capable of making decisions by myself and being an individual.” ThinkingChildrenImportantAgeIndividualMy OwnDecisionGrewGrew UpCapableMaking DecisionsOnly Child Author:Noel Clarke
“With regard to testimony from various experts, there was pro and con. The argument was very articulately made that many provinces allow mature minors - minors capable of making the decision - to make decisions on their own treatment in very serious cases, including cancer. They are given the right to ask for medical treatment to be withheld, so long as they understand.” LongMadeAsksGivenDecisionCasesSeriousCapableArgumentRegardIncludingCancerVariousMedicalExpertsTreatmentMatureMinorsTestimonyProvincesMedical TreatmentPros And Cons Author:Kelvin Ogilvie
“In my stories, I think, as I've gotten older, the characters have become stronger and more independent, and more capable of making unconventional decisions.” ThinkingCharacterStoriesDecisionCapableStrongerIndependentUnconventional Author:Emily Giffin
“I really am a strong believer that with editing, it should take a long time. Even you yourself are not capable of making the right decisions; sometimes you need a distance.” NeedsShouldLongSometimesStrongDecisionCapableLong TimeDistanceBelieverEditingRight Decision Author:Shirin Neshat
“I have a history of making decisions very quickly about men. I have always fallen in love fast and without measuring risks. I have a tendency not only to see the best in everyone, but to assume that everyone is emotionally capable of reaching his highest potential. I have fallen in love more times than I care to count with the highest potential of a man, rather than with the man himself, and I have hung on to the relationship for a long time (sometimes far too long) waiting for the man to ascend to his own greatness. Many times in romance I have been a victim of my own optimism.” MenLoveLongHas BeensSometimesCareRomanceWaitingMy OwnDecisionRiskGreatnessHighestCapableLong TimeOptimismVictimAssumingDisappointmentTendenciesFallenReachingMore TimeHungI CareMeasuringMaking DecisionsPray LoveEat Pray Love BookEat Pray And LoveBest Eat Pray LoveEat Love PrayBali Eat Pray Love Author:Elizabeth Gilbert
“What, unless biological science is a mass of errors, is the cause of human intelligence and vigour? Hardship and freedom: conditions under which the active, strong, and subtle survive and the weaker go to the wall; conditions that put a premium upon the loyal alliance of capable men, upon self-restraint, patience, and decision. And the institution of the family, and the emotions that arise therein, the fierce jealousy, the tenderness for offspring, parental self-devotion, all found their justification and support in the imminent dangers of the young.” MenHumansSelfYoungFoundStrongCausesDecisionEmotionSupportConditionsDangerWallMassCapableInstitutionsErrorsActiveAriseDevotionSubtleHardshipLoyalFierceTendernessJustificationRestraintAlliancesOffspringParentalPremiumHuman IntelligenceSelf RestraintBiological Science Author:H. G. Wells
“To survive, to avert what we have termed future shock, the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and capable than ever before. We must search out totally new ways to anchor ourselves, for all the old roots - religion, nation, community, family, or profession - are now shaking under the hurricane impact of the accelerative thrust. It is no longer resources that limit decisions, it is the decision that makes the resources.” WayIndividualNationsCommunityDecisionLimitsCapableResourcesRootsImpactProfessionShockNew WaysShakingHurricanesThrustAnchorsAvertAdaptableFuture Shock Author:Alvin Toffler
“The aspirations of democracy are based on the notion of an informed citizenry, capable of making wise decisions. The choices we are asked to make become increasingly complex. They require the longer-term thinking and greater tolerance for ambiguity that science fosters. The new economy is predicated on a continuous pipeline of scientific and technological innovation. It can not exist without workers and consumers who are mathematically and scientifically literate.” ThinkingChoicesTermDecisionEconomyDemocracyGreaterWiseCapableInnovationComplexesWorkersNotionToleranceConsumersAspirationTechnologicalCan NotAmbiguityCitizenryPipelineWise DecisionInformed Citizenry Author:Ann Druyan
“The competitive advantages the marketplace demands is someone more human, connected, and mature. Someone with passion and energy, capable of seeing things as they are and negotiating multiple priorities as she makes useful decisions without angst. Flexible in the face of change, resilient in the face of confusion. All of these attributes are choices, not talents, and all of them are available to you.” HumansFacesChoicesPassionEnergyDecisionSeeingTalentDemandCapableAdvantageAvailableConnectedPrioritiesConfusionMatureAttributesMultipleFlexibleMarketplaceAngstResilientNegotiatingCompetitive Advantage Author:Seth Godin
“Make whatever decision you wish but never forget one thing: all of you are much better than you believed. Take advantage of the chance that tragedy has given you; not everyone is capable of doing so” GivenWishChanceDecisionForgetOne ThingCapableAdvantageTragedyNever ForgetBetter Than You Author:Paulo Coelho
“Words have a magical power. They can bring either the greatest happiness or deepest despair; they can transfer knowledge from teacher to student; words enable the orator to sway his audience and dictate its decisions. Words are capable of arousing the strongest emotions and prompting all men's actions.” MenActionDecisionEmotionAudienceTeacherStudentsDespairCapableStrongestTransfersOratorsTeacher Student Author:Sigmund Freud
“I feel like I have a lot more freedom to make these decisions to kind of sit back and enjoy the fruits of my labor. I have a really good sense of who I am now and what I am capable of and because of that, I have the confidence to go after things like a 7-day 545-mile bike ride and know I can do it.” KnowsFeelsKindI CanAgeEnjoyCan DoDecisionCapableLaborFruitMilesWho I AmBikeGood SenseI Can Do It Author:Cristina Goyanes