Quotes by Mike Ditka

“Those who live in the past are cowards and losers -- Mike Ditka”

“Youre never a loser until you quit trying.”

“Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.”

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

“Success isnt permanent and failure isnt fatal”

“If God had wanted man to play soccer, He wouldnt have given us arms”

“Success isnt measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.”

“If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.”

“We have a strange and wonderful relationship - hes strange and Im wonderful.”

“Success isnt permanent and failure isnt fatal.”

“Im not a mean player. Youll notice I never pick on a player who has a number above 30.”

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

Success isnt permanent and failure isnt fatal.

Heres what I tell anybody and this is what I believe. The greatest gift we have is the gift of life. We understand that. That comes from our Creator. Were given a body. Now you may not like it, but you can maximize that body the best it can be maximized.

Success isnt measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.

Theres just me and my wife and a dog and we feed him Healthy Choice also.

So, when it comes to eating healthy, its just doing the right thing. And its not something you have to do 365 days a year, but I think its something you have to do 25 days a month. Lets put it that way.

Some people are willing to pay the price and its the same with staying healthy or eating healthy. Theres some discipline involved. Theres some sacrifices.

You see people who have been very heavy in their life who have taken that body, trimmed it down, firmed it up through discipline, exercise and being able to say no. Eating properly, that all comes into it.

I really believe the only way to stay healthy is to eat properly, get your rest and exercise. If you dont exercise and do the other two, I still dont think its going to help you that much.