Basketball Quote by Don Meyer
“It doesn't cost nothing to be nice to people”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Coaching philosophy, 1990s
Being kind costs nothing but yields great relational benefits.
In simple terms: Kindness is free and valuable.
Key Takeaway
Practice kindness daily.
Themes
kindness
relationships
team dynamics
coaching
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
coaching
philosophical
When to use this quote
- coaches
- players
- employees
- friends
Key Concepts
empathy
trust building
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can kindness be balanced with assertiveness?
- When does kindness become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be seen as weakness in competitive settings.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
