Being ready isnt enough you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change. – Pat Riley
Theres always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning. – Pat Riley
Being a part of success is more important than being personally indispensable. – Pat Riley
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength. – Pat Riley
Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure. – Pat Riley
To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way. – Pat Riley
When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat. – Pat Riley
If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges. – Pat Riley
Great effort springs naturally from great attitude. – Pat Riley