In the end, I’ve found, people like the direct approach. It’s much more valuable to them to have a leader who’s absolutely clear and open than to have one who soft-soaps or talks in circles.
BILL PARCELLSAll the backs in the history of this game are the same when there isn’t any hole to run through.
More Bill Parcells Quotes
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I just try to do the best job I possibly can – put the blinders on, go to work and be the best you can possibly be. Once you have done everything that you possibly can – you’ve put forth your greatest effort – then I can live with whatever’s next.
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Don’t ever let good enough be good enough.
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It’s better to decide wrongly than weakly. If you’re weak, you’re likely to be wrong anyway.
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Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked
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Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something.
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I see a little progress, … So as long as I keep seeing that, then I’m willing to give him everything I’ve got.
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I’m a little superstitious.
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By and large, I’ve been healthy all my life.
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The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.
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Something goes wrong, I yell at them -‘Fix it’- whether it’s their fault or not. You can only really yell at the players you trust.
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Never let the world define you as less than Great.
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I love the game. I think it’s a great game because you find out a lot about yourself. You test your mettle every week.
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The thing I really look for in this business is there are guys who are into football and there are guys who are in the profession for other reasons.
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My expectations are greater than the average fan’s but, I’m more realistic than the top prognosticators.
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My entire life has been spent thinking about this game. That’s pretty narrow… I don’t view myself as a person who’s well-versed in very many subjects. I’m not proud of that.
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