Balls Quote by Theodore Hesburgh
“Bill Walton, UH Volleyball coach, after his player kept looking at him on the bench every time the ball hit the floor...Next time you look at me I'll put you on the bench where you can see me better. My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are easy; you don't make them because they are cheap; you don't make them because they are popular. You make them because they are right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Coaching Interview, 2023
Making decisions based on principle rather than convenience, cost, or popularity leads to integrity and effectiveness.
In simple terms: Choose right over easy, cheap, or popular.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize principle in decisions.
Themes
integrity
leadership
decisionmaking
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- team management
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- leadership training
Key Concepts
ethicalprinciples
principlebasedchoice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify when a decision is right versus easy?
- What strategies help resist cheap or popular choices?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult when popular opinion or cost pressures are strong.
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