It really doesn’t cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable
BEAR BRYANTYou must learn how to hold a team together. You must lift some men up, calm others down, until finally they’ve got one heartbeat. Then you’ve got yourself a team.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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Never be too proud to get down on your knees and pray.
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If there is one thing that has helped me as a coach, it’s my ability to recognize winners, or good people who can become winners by paying the price.
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Don’t worry about making friends; don’t worry about making enemies. Worry about winning, because if you win, your enemies can’t hurt you, and if you lose, your friends can’t stand you.
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You’re still going to win with preparation and dedication and plain old desire. If you don’t have genuine desire, you won’t be dedicated enough to prepare properly.
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You must learn how to hold a team together. You must lift some men up, calm others down, until finally they’ve got one heartbeat. Then you’ve got yourself a team.
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The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.
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Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win.
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Don’t give up. Reach down inside of you and you’ll find something left.
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Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you’ll be surprised how successful you can be. Most people don’t have a plan. That’s why it’s easy to beat most folks.
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If you don’t have discipline, you can’t have a successful program.
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You take those little rascals, talk to them good, pat them on the back, let them think they are good, and they will go out and beat the biguns.
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Recruiting is the one thing I hate. I won’t do it unless my coaches tell me I’ve just got to. The whole process is kind of undignified for me and the young man.
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Football games are generally won by the boys with the greatest desire.
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When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: 1. Admit it. 2. Learn from it, and 3. Don’t repeat it.
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In a crisis, don’t hide behind anything or anybody. They’re going to find you anyway.
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