Vince lombardi was born in brooklyn, new york, in 19. He led the packers to five league championships during his nine years as coach from 1959 to 1967. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. And each sunday, after the battle, one group savors victory, another group lives in the bitterness of defeat. His spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence have touched countless lives on and off the field.
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. Here are 21 vince lombardi quotes that will motivate you to be the best at everything you do. The quality of a mans life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor. Commitment to excellence i owe most everything to football, in which i have spent the greater part of my life. Through this book and vince lombardis words, you can learn to apply the lombardi philosophy to. The quality of a persons life is directly proportional to their commitment to. And i have never lost my respect, my admiration or my love for what i consider a great game. Commitment to excellence successories library successories, katherine karvelas on.
See more ideas about lombardi quotes, vince lombardi quotes and vince lombardi. He is author of the shingo awardwinning books lean hospitals and healthcare kaizen, as well as the executive guide to healthcare kaizen. Vince lombardi sport motivation, daily motivation, time quotes, book. Commitment, discipline, excellence, mental toughness, habit, faith, passion, results, and. Building character was key to lombardis philosophy. Lombardi style vince lombardi excerpts from vince lombardis last speech recorded live in 1970. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Vince lombardi was one of americas most famous football coaches. Vince lombardi perfection is not attainable, but if we. Coach vince lombardi is known as a maker of champions. Award of excellence vince lombardi cancer foundation. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. See more ideas about vince lombardi, lombardi quotes and vince lombardi. He is not only renowned in the sports world, but also in business and industry for his exceptional leadership skills. Here are 115 of the most outstanding vince lombardi quotes to celebrate winning, excellence, and dedication. A week later, vince lombardi entered a hospital in washington, d. Vince lombardi on football, first edition abebooks. Commitment to excellence lombardi style excerpts from the.
He started his national football league nfl career as offensive coordinator for the new york giants from 1954 to 1958 and served as head coach for the green bay packers. The coach who nearly personified the expression commitment to excellence, vince lombardi, famously said, the man at the top of the mountain didnt fall there. Vince lombardi quotes the price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. Commitment the quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. Heres our collection of the most notorious vince lombardi quotes to remember. Lombardi on quality of life and commitment to excellence nathan.
The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. Im wanting to read the book, however the only 3 books by lombardi i found are. The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or. The basis of that commitment is the daily discipline of striving and driving for excellence in all you do. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In this book the author gives us his fathers playbook. Full of laughs and indepth knowledge of the competitive spirit, this book shows the flaws as well as the greatness of vince lombardi, and also in ourselves. Building a legacy through leadership, determination, and. Perhaps lombardis grandson, joseph, explains best why lombardis excellence as a coach was strongly linked to lombardis catholic faith. No head coach in nfl history has been quoted more than vince lombardi, and with good reason. The commitment to excellence has been the most inspiring part of vince lombardi for here was a man that.
Joe lombardi, born nine months after his grandfathers death, is a nfl coach himself and was quarterbacks coach for the 2009 new orleans saints that won the lombardi trophy for winning that seasons. Most important of all, to be successful in life demands that a man make a personal commitment to excellence and to victory, even though the ultimate victory can never be completely won. Vince lombardi, whom many believe to be the greatest football coach in the history of the sport, is both a household name and an icon. Commitment to excellence lombardi style excerpts from the great coachs last speech, recorded live in 1970 vince lombardi, curtis management group on. Vince lombardi earnied his insights through a lifetime of competition and achievement both on. Vince lombardi never talked about luck with his players, he only talked about preparation. Mark graban is an internationallyrecognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. But lombardis faith, grit, and commitment all led to the. The latin root for commitment is to cut away from, like an incision. Commitment to excellence lombardi style excerpts from the great coachs last speech, recorded live in 1970. Lombardi knew that exceptional leaders arise from exceptional teams one cannot exist without the other.
The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence. People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society. Vince lombardi was assistant coach with the new york giants and then head coach for the green bay packers from 1959 to 1967 before becoming head coach for the washington redskins in 1969. As head coach and general manager of the green bay packers, lombardi led the team to three nfl championships and to victories in super bowls. The award of excellence recognizes individuals who capture the spirit of commitment and pursuit of excellence, standards which define the legendary coach lombardi and the vince lombardi cancer foundation, and who have the same desire as the foundation to prevent cancer, care. As stated, the results validate lombardis leadership style. Lombardi was inducted posthumously into the pro football hall of fame and every year the lombardi award is given to the super bowl champion. Coach vince lombardi on striving for perfection lean blog. Work is the key to success and hard work can help you accomplish anything. This set includes the rare 7 33 rpm recording of the same title on fine black vinyl in a near fine plain paper sleeve.
Former green bay defensive lineman henry jordan on lombardis version of equality. Lombardi on what it takes to be successful in life. A commitment to excellence overcoming the barrier of excuses dr. What it takes to be number one by vince lombardi nook. In the 1960s lombardi established a philosophy of leadership and winning that serves as a role model for all professions.
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