Ambitious Quote by Bear Bryant
“We can't have two standards, one set for the dedicated young men who want to do something ambitious and one set for those who don't.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching Philosophy, 1970
Double standards unfairly judge ambitious young men while excusing lack of effort in others.
In simple terms: Unequal standards punish ambition, reward laziness.
Promote equal expectations for all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- education
- sports coaching
- workplace policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders enforce consistent standards?
- What motivates people to aim higher?
Changing standards may be resisted by entrenched cultures.