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If you don't learn anything but self discipline, then athletics is worthwhile.

Bear Bryant

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Bear Bryant
Age: 69 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 11
Died: 1983
Died: January 26
American Football Coach
American Football Player
Football Player
Military Officer
Fordyce
Arkansas
Paul Bryant
Paul Bear Bryant
Paul William Bryant
Athletics
Worthwhile
Discipline
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In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They're going to find you anyway.
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In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity every player must put the team first ahead of personal glory.
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Back 12 years ago, when Dr. Mathews was president here, we had a plan that when I got ready to quit, we'd bring a certain guy in and he'd take over that day and I'd leave. But as time wore on, I realized that wouldn't have been good at all.
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First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don't know it. They're the ones for me. They never quit trying. They're the soul of our game.
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I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game.
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Set goals - high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working for a common good.
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When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: 1. Admit it. 2. Learn from it, and 3. Don't repeat it.
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Be aware of yes men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget - people win.
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