I derived my strength from daily mass and communion.
VINCE LOMBARDIMental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It’s a state of mind-you could call it character in action.
More Vince Lombardi Quotes
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Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
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Most important of all, to be successful in life demands that a man make a personal commitment to excellence and to victory, even though the ultimate victory can never be completely won.
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Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate.
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Everyone has a will to win but very few have the will to prepare to win.
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Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.
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Success demands singleness of purpose.
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Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.
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Praise in public; criticize in private.
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Preparedness is the ultimate confidence builder.
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The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.
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The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.
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Mental toughness is a state of mind – you could call it character in action.
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Winners never quit and quitters never win.
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The joy is in creating, not maintaining.
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Football isn’t a contact sport; it’s a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.
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