There’s a place for mercy, compassion, and empathy, but it’s not in a game. If you are going to look back and regret a loss or a close game, you must be willing to break your opponents, take no prisoners and step on their throat. You gotta have that Killer Instinct if you want to get the most out of yourself.

I am not endorsing cheating, fighting, or taking cheap shots. I am simply stating a fact- most of the best players and athletes have that KILLER INSTINCT.

When you’re winning you gotta step on their throat. –Jim Clark (sales and investing guru and personality)

No Mercy. –John Kreese (Cobra Kai Sensei- Karate Kid)

The point illustrated-
Pete Rose running over the catcher (like he would in any other game) in the All Star game. When asked why he did that during the All Star game he replied, “Why not, I would do it in a spring training game?” 

There is no room for feeling sorry for your opponent on the field. Play with intensity all the time. 

Our college coach used to preach this attitude in practice as well. He reminded us not to be afraid to break our opponents, teammates, and in some cases our friends. This is how you jump levels, improve conditioning, develop the killer instinct and get the most out of yourself.

Be willing to step on their throat! (figuratively speaking of course).

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