Lou Holtz became known for his quick wit and ability to inspire players. Both Knute Rockne and Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi became legendary for their ability to inspire players.
In addition to his coaching career, Holtz has gone on to author 5 books and become both a motivational speaker and television commentator.
Here are some of Lou Holtz's best known quotes:
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it."
"Motivation is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated."
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it."
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it."
"No one has ever drowned in sweat."
"On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job."
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity."
"The problem with having a sense of humor is often (the) people you use it on aren't in a very good mood."
"In the successful organization, no detail is too small to escape close attention."
"It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test."
"If you're bored with life-you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do things-you don't have enough goals."
"If you burn your neighbor's house down, it doesn't make your house look any better."
"You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him."
"I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it."
"I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions."
"If he's got golf clubs in his truck or a camper in his driveway, I don't hire him."
"How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser."
"Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired."
"A lifetime contract for a coach means if you're ahead in the third quarter and moving the ball, they can't fire you."
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
"You're never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you're never as bad as they say when you lose."
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