I don’t think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can do it. I think if you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Value, Belief
You have to be tough.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Bravery, Courage
You’re never a loser until you quit trying.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Loss, Losing, Losers
Basically, my problem was attributed to stress more than anything. I don’t know what that does and I guess doctors can tell you that there’s chemicals that build up in your system when you go through a lot of stress and constant stress.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Stress
We have a strange and wonderful relationship — he’s strange and I’m wonderful.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Peculiarity, Oddity
The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Motivational, Achievement, Motivation
Success isn’t measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Discipline
Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Winning
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