Don’t adapt to the energy in the room. Influence the energy in the room.

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. ~~ Babe Ruth

You’re never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you’re never as bad as they say when you lose. ~~ Lou Holtz

A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up new trees. ~~ Amelia Earhart

Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts. ~~ John Wooden