Destructive Quote by Curt Schilling
“I played on teams with 24 guys pulling the rope one way and one guy pulling the other. I've seen how destructive it can be. I tell them, 'If 13 of you are insanely successful and one fails, we all lose.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN, 2015
Team success depends on collaboration; one failure can jeopardize the whole group.
In simple terms: Teamwork matters; one weak link hurts all.
Key Takeaway
Support each other’s success.
Themes
teamwork
collaboration
interdependence
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- project teams
- sports squads
- business units
Key Concepts
group dynamics
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help a struggling teammate?
- What systems prevent one failure from sinking the group?
A Different Perspective
Individual autonomy can conflict with collective goals.
