And if that means occasionally making their lives a nightmare, then so be it.
Spurs head to Everton this lunchtime having pushed Aston Villa out of the top four thanks to Wednesday's comeback win against Brentford (Micky van de Ven celebrates, above right).
Boss Postecoglou saw his stars angered by Bees striker Neal Maupay stealing James Maddison's goal celebration and replying with three goals in eight second-half minutes.
That was a sure sign of a united dressing room at a club desperate to get back into the Champions League.
But Postecoglou also made it clear anyone caught slacking would get a hefty Aussie shove.
He said: "It's how you define happiness. We're not going in there holding hands and singing songs.
"My responsibility is to provide an environment for them to fulfil their dreams.
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