Best Quotes by Mike Ditka

Success isn’t permanent and failure isn’t fatal; it’s the courage to continue that counts.

If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?

You’re never a loser until you quit trying.

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

I believe in character, in courage, in looking out for your teammates.

The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves.

You’re never a loser until you quit trying.

Effort without talent is a depressing situation… but talent without effort is a tragedy.

I never had a plan B, because I was always confident in my plan A.

Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.

Do your job. Do it right.

Success is measured not by the number of wins, but by the number of lives you touch.

The only way to prove people wrong is to go out there and do it.

Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.

Success is 20% skills and 80% attitude.

Do not be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try.

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.

Winning isn’t everything, but the will to win is everything.

Success comes in cans, not in can’ts.

There are three types of players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happened.

Best Quotes by Mike Ditka part 2

Passion is the fuel that drives success.

Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.

Success is not an accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

Win or lose, do it with class.

Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.

If you can accept losing, you can’t win.

You can’t care about what other people think. You have to go out there and do what you believe in.

Winners never quit, and quitters never win.

Believe in your abilities and appreciate your accomplishments, but never become complacent.

You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

There are two types of pain in this world: pain that hurts you, and pain that changes you.

Football is a tough game, but it’s even tougher when you’re stupid.

Football is an honest game. It’s true to life. It’s a game about sharing. Football is a team game.

The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.

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

I’m Mike Ditka, and I’m not a do-nothing owner.

Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and rent is due every day.

In life, you’re either a fountain or a drain. Be a fountain.

If what you did yesterday still looks big to you today, then you haven’t done much today.

The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

Losing is a learning experience. It teaches you humility. It teaches you to work harder. It’s also a powerful motivator.

You can either get bitter or get better. It’s your choice.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

You don’t have to be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest to succeed. You just have to be the best version of yourself.

Never let the fear of losing keep you from playing the game.

Winners hate losing more than they love winning.

You never know what’s going to happen next, so you might as well enjoy the ride.

Don’t count the days; make the days count.