274 Quotes by Mike Krzyzewski

One of the worst things anybody can do is assume. I think fools assume. If people have really got it together, they never assume anything. They believe, they work hard, and they prepare- but they don’t assume.

It’s always an honor to be ranked high, but whatever is said about you, you take it and then take a realistic look at yourself and who you are.

I’ve been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love and commitment to me by being supportive. They shared in it.

Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure – especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets the stage for open dialogue and honest conversation.

When I had troubles, I’d go out with basketball – you can do it by yourself, too. So you’d go out and shoot, and you’d fantasize.

For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of approval. My first team to do that was in 1986. Then we did it in ’88, ’89 and ’90.

When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory.

My mom gave me unconditional support and unfailing love. You can’t get any better than that. That’s why I’ve never been afraid to lose.

Once you win a National Championship, how do you do that again? How do you get the passion to do that again? We won it again right away, the next year. A lot of it had to do with the fact that I didn’t give myself an opportunity to enjoy the first one.