Where observation is concerned, chance favors only the prepared mind.

The minute you get away from fundamentals—whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation—the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing.

What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.

We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.