Basketball Quote by Herbert Kohl
““I'll take the contract. He can have the team.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Reform Talk, 1975
A leader offers to sacrifice personal gain for the benefit of the team, emphasizing collective success over individual ambition.
In simple terms: Put team before self.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize team over self.
Themes
teamwork
selflessness
leadership
Mood
dedicated
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project management
- volunteer work
- family decisions
Key Concepts
collective responsibility
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to prioritize team over personal goals?
- How do you ensure your sacrifice is sustainable?
A Different Perspective
May lead to burnout if not balanced.
![“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)
