Mark McCormack
Mark McCormack
Mark Hume McCormackwas an American lawyer, sports agent and writer. He was the founder and chairman of International Management Group, now IMG, an international management organization serving sports figures and celebrities...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth6 November 1930
CountryUnited States of America
four hours pedal power producing ride took training zero
I look for times when I'm producing zero watts. Now I pedal on long descents or in tailwinds. I can do the same training ride in three-and-a-half hours that took me four without a power meter." ()
lawsuit
We thought the lawsuit was pretty frivolous." ()
barry best felt hard mountain runner twice work
I actually felt like I was the best runner today. But I had to work twice as hard as these mountain bikers, Ryan, Barry and Geoff, on the descents." ()
barry best felt hard mountain runner twice work
I actually felt like I was the best runner today, ... But I had to work twice as hard as these mountain bikers, Ryan, Barry and Geoff, on the descents." ()
break fast four nervous riding until
Everyone was riding fast today. There were a lot of attacks, but no one managed to break away until those four riders. But that was (60 miles) into the race. It was a very nervous race, but also safe." ()
bring effort helped huge kirk
At the end Kirk Albers (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) put in a huge effort that helped bring it back." ()
compete concerned jack practicing
I'm about as concerned as Jack would be if he read that I was practicing to compete in the Masters" ()
ideas people trust-me
If new ideas are the lifeblood of any thriving organisation-and, trust me, they are-managers must learn to revere, not merely tolerate, the people who come up with those ideas.
business dollars cost
I am convinced that most companies don't maximize their barter possibilities. Instead of aggressively reducing costs by trading their services with those of their suppliers, they seem content to pay top dollar for everything.
failure desire facts
Fear of failure is at least as common as the desire for success. In fact, if harnessed properly, it can be the energy that drives the wheel.
reading school gone
If Thomas Edison had gone to business school, we would all be reading by larger candles.
inspirational tools reactions
Anger can be an effective negotiating tool, but only as a calculated act, never as a reaction.
stars jobs golf
There are five top superstars in golf, 20 great stars, and 30 good ones. The rest should go and get jobs.
moving past thinking
The mental game of business is understanding this Paradox: the better you think you are doing, the greater should be your cause for concern: the more self-satisfied you are with your accomplishments, your past achievements, your 'right moves', the less you should be.