Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Mike Ditka (American Football Coach)

Mike Ditka (b.1939,) full name Michael Keller Ditka, born Michael Dyczko, is a former professional football player, coach, and television personality. An iconic figure in American football, he made his mark as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) and later became a highly successful coach. He is best known for his time with the Chicago Bears, where he won a Super Bowl as both a player and a coach.

Born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Ditka played for the Chicago Bears (1961–66,) the Philadelphia Eagles (1967,) and the Dallas Cowboys (1969–72.) As a member of the Cowboys, he was part of the Super Bowl VI-winning team. He transitioned into coaching and, as head coach of the Chicago Bears 1982–92, led the team to victory in Super Bowl XX, cementing his status as one of the sport’s greats. His tough, no-nonsense approach became synonymous with the Bears’ dominant 1980s era.

After retiring from coaching, Ditka worked as a commentator and analyst for various sports networks. He also found success as an author, publishing notable works such as Mike Ditka’s Life and Times: A Memoir (1986,) Ditka: A Football Life (1997,) and Ditka: An American Hero (2005,) which chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to NFL superstardom.

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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: Belief, Value

The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Achievement, Motivation, Motivational

We have a strange and wonderful relationship — he’s strange and I’m wonderful.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Peculiarity, Oddity

You’re never a loser until you quit trying.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Loss, Losers, Losing

Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Winning

You have to be tough.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Bravery, Courage

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

Success isn’t measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.
—Mike Ditka
Topics: Discipline

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