Tom Young > Quotes

“Ice pellets made ticking noises as they fell, gathering in the folds of Parson's coat like spilled salt. He opened his compass and took a bearing, then sighed. The mist of his breath rose in the cold air, only to get torn away by the Afghan wind. (From THE MULLAH'S STORM)”
― Tom Young

“Cats and paratroopers had nine lives.”
― Tom Young, The Hunters

“Talent alone is not enough, although it certainly helps. To get through the door at an elite sporting organisation talent is a prerequisite. We would be naive to think any differently, but in high-stakes environments it is the interaction between grit, talent and character that critically impacts an individual’s development and growth.”
― Tom Young, The Making of a Leader: What Elite Sport Can Teach Us About Leadership, Management and Performance