Vince Lombardi

Mental 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.’

Vince Lombardi

Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.

Vince Lombardi

No leader, however great, can long continue unless he wins battles. The battle decides all.

Vince Lombardi

No one’s ever hurt. Hurt is in your mind!

Vince Lombardi

Once you agree upon the price you and your family must pay for success, it enables you to ignore the minor hurts, the opponent’s pressure, and the temporary failures.

Vince Lombardi

One’s desire, not ability, determines success.

Vince Lombardi

Praise in public; criticize in private.

Vince Lombardi

Success is like anything worthwhile. It has a price. You have to pay the price to win and you have to pay the price to get to the point where success is possible. Most important, you must pay the price to stay there.

Vince Lombardi

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.

Vince Lombardi

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.

Vince Lombardi