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We are all important, but we are not indispensable.

Tony Dungy

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Tony Dungy
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: October 6
American Football Player
Basketball Player
Football Player
Jackson
Michigan
Anthony Kevin Dungy
Humility
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Indispensable

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We spent our whole married life in the ultra-competitive world of professional football, Lauren and I had always tried to view it through God's eyes. As much fun as it was to be winning, we tried not to get caught up in it. We knew that our family life and our faith walk were more important.
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If you're a leader, people's lives should be better because of the influence you've had along the way.
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I guess I'm flattered that people think I can help get things done.
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We have a number of difficulties facing our nation, but I believe fatherlessness is right at the top of the list.
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And if God has given you a lot of ability, I believe you should be held to a higher level of expectation.
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When I was young, I didn't like to read. I would have much rather been outside doing something than been inside reading about it.
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Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
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I just don't think you pass on a great quarterback if you have the opportunity. If need be, you can trade it away.
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Success is uncommon and not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people because we want to be successful, not average.
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Sometimes I think God wants there to be a circus so we can show there's another way to respond.
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And as a football coach in the National Football League, I know for sure that it's going to end someday.
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I needed to do my current job well, keep preparing, and wait on God's timing. I needed to trust His leadership rather than try to force an outcome I wanted.
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Hard work and togetherness. They go hand in hand. You need the hard work because it's such a tough atmosphere... to win week in and week out. You need togetherness because you don't always win, and you gotta hang though together.
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Integrity, the choice between what's convenient and what's right.
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I was not asked whether I would have a problem having Michael Sam on my team. I would not.
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