The strength of the team lies within the individual. And the strength of the individual lies within the team Phil Jackson More Quotes by Phil Jackson More Quotes From Phil Jackson I'm not railing, 'This is inadequate' or 'This isn't right.' Just show me what will work. Phil Jackson inadequate show-me shows You have to be unique. Phil Jackson unique I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title. Phil Jackson nba basketball winning Tomorrow gives a beck'ning hand-- I turn my face away; I'll not invite her to my home-- I only love Today. Phil Jackson future home hands I expect a cigar.....not lit, hopefully Phil Jackson lit cigar hopefully I played hockey in North Dakota growing up and watch a lot of that. Phil Jackson hockey growing-up watches My philosophy is that you don't motivate players with speeches; you have motivated players that you draft. That's where they come in, and those are the guys that are competitive. You can not teach competitiveness. Phil Jackson motivate you teach philosophy My father was a man who didn't consider himself learned. He was a man who liked to be a farmer. He enjoyed his dairy farm and felt the calling. So there was a dedication. I was dedicated as a child to the service of God, and so there was this continual centering of a greater purpose than your own. Phil Jackson service man god father As much as we pump iron and we run to build our strength up, we need to build our mental strength up... so we can focus... so we can be in concert with one another. Phil Jackson concert need focus strength The winter's a little bit daunting in Montana. Phil Jackson little little-bit montana winter There's a lot of chatter in basketball and, rightfully, you want players to be talking to each other... But sometimes in practice, it gets too verbose... so I tried to take things out of the ordinary and make them special so they'd understand the difference. Phil Jackson understand you practice sometimes You have to be able to psychologically help your players, support-wise, be in touch with them, so I think managing people is very important. Phil Jackson think you important people My father was the superintendent of the churches in the state of Montana. He was content in his beliefs. He befit the term 'true Christian.' He would turn the other cheek. He was truly a man of peace. Phil Jackson true man peace father My parents were, had a marriage of passion, and the passion was about their religious beliefs. They were both immigrant families that - well, my father's family came as Puritans to Massachusetts. Phil Jackson passion marriage family father The NBA has made a real issue about really making these superstars the premium that everybody wants to go to. That's their calling card and their marketing tool. But the coaches at the other end of the sphere are trying to make everybody on the team, even nine, 10, 11, 12, just as important, and have a real role that's meaningful. Phil Jackson end go team important When I was young, I was dedicated to become a minister - my brothers and I were formally brought in front of the congregation in a dedication ceremony, where we were dedicated to the future service of God. Phil Jackson service dedication future god