Confidence is only born out of one thing demonstrated ability. It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.
BILL PARCELLSMy 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.
More Bill Parcells Quotes
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Any penalty – I’ve told you a hundred times – can be eliminated by concentration or good judgment.
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I spent a lot of time with my teams, especially in the East Coast teams, talking about dealing with the elements a lot of time, and a lot of instruction about field position and those kind of things. I like that variable.
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If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a quarterback who thinks playing quarterback is just about passing.
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If I have affected someone in a positive way, that means a lot to me.
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Never let the world define you as less than Great.
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Hey fellas! This is what you work all off season for. This is why you lift all them weights! This is why you do all that!
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I grew up under demanding people, that demanded things from you, expected you to toe the mark.
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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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Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something.
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There are two sides to a pancake. One is brown and fluffy; the other is burnt.
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There’s no grey area, there’s instant gratification and there are no quarterly reports. We’re not just doing a little bit better. You know every Sunday what happened.
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Look, coaching is about human interaction and trying to know your players. Any coach would tell you that. I’m no different.
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You can only really yell at the players you trust.
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Success is never final, but failure can be.
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Winning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy
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