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Strive for perfection, but settle for excellence.


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Success is not forever and failure isn't fatal.



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The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others.



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Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.



To be successful, all you have to do is work half-days; you can work the first twelve hours or the second twelve hours.

To be successful, all you have to do is work half-days; you can work the first twelve hours or the second twelve hours.



My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team.

My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team.



There's nothing wrong with setting goals, but it doesn't mean a thing if you don't pay attention to the day-to-day details.

There's nothing wrong with setting goals, but it doesn't mean a thing if you don't pay attention to the day-to-day details.



I have no magic formula. The only way I know to win is through hard work.

I have no magic formula. The only way I know to win is through hard work.



It's the start that stops most people.

It's the start that stops most people.



And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.

And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.



As a coach, your high standards of performance, attention to detail and - above all - how hard you work set the stage for how your players perform.

As a coach, your high standards of performance, attention to detail and - above all - how hard you work set the stage for how your players perform.





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I've come to realize your career is all about the choices you make. Every single one matters.



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