Lombardi was a man who wore his passion and emotions on his sleeve, yet family, friends and players could not help but be affected by this complex and extraordinary individual. The quality of a mans life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor. Building a legacy through leadership, determination, and. He was an assistant coach at fordham, at the united states military academy, and with the new york giants before becoming a head coach for the green bay packers from 1959 to 1967 and the washington redskins in 1969. People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society. Jul 15, 20 a commitment to excellence is a commitment to myth. This changed when nixon learned lombardi was a democrat. I will demand a commitment to excellence and to victory, and that is what life is all about. 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.
Vince lombardi is a man who managed to set a new standard for leadership not only in sport, but in everyday life as well. Here are 21 vince lombardi quotes that will motivate you to be the best at everything you do. Vince lombardi, at age 45, became the head coach of the green bay packers. Excellence must be pursued, it must be wooed with all of ones might and every bit of effort that we have each day theres a new encounter, each. And each sunday, after the battle, one group savors victory, another group lives in the bitterness of defeat. Famous quotes by vince lombardi teamwork the achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual. Vince lombardi perfection is not attainable, but if we.
A perfect choice for this kickoff to the football season is the motivating book and movie, what it takes to be number one which combines football and leadership in a unique and unforgettable way. Life lessons from a fivetime nfl championship coach. The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion. Im wanting to read the book, however the only 3 books by lombardi i found are. Commitment to excellence lombardi style excerpts from the. The lombardi rules adapted from the lombardi rules. The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. Get a few lessons on leadership from one of the best motivational speakers out there. Originally published on february 14, 2017 and updated on april 27th, 2020. The basis of that commitment is the daily discipline of striving and driving for excellence in all you do. And i have never lost my respect, my admiration or my love for what i consider a great game. Vince lombardis spirit lives on in his motivational messages. Leadership version of the speech, last delivered in dayton, ohio, on june 22, 1970. 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.
In this book the author gives us his fathers playbook. Get inspired by the best quotes from the legendary vince. Lombardi goes on to state, a winner must be committed to discipline, committed to sacrifice and selfdenial, and committed to hard work. Am i going to let my life be controlled by the crush of daily activities or will my purpose prevail over the demands that never cease to cry for attention. In nine chapters named after lombardi s top values commitment, discipline, excellence, mental toughness, habit, faith, passion, results, and truthvince lombardi jr. Brandon park january 20, 20 1 average people are filled with excuses. Lombardi knew that exceptional leaders arise from exceptional teams one cannot exist without the other. He is best known as the head coach of the green bay packers during the 1960s, where he led the team to three straight and five total nfl championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two super bowls at the conclusion of the 1966 and. More quotes from american football coach vince lombardi 191970. As stated, the results validate lombardis leadership style. A commitment to excellence overcoming the barrier of excuses dr. An excellent book that does justice to the excellence of lombardi there are several tangents that probably could have been edited out but, nonetheless, this sucker is long but worth it. Lombardi was inducted posthumously into the pro football hall of fame and every year the lombardi award is given to the super bowl champion. Commitment to excellence successories library paperback september 1, 1998 by successories author, katherine karvelas editor.
Commitment winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. A life of excellence will set you apart and should be a defining characteristic for those who are ambassadors of jesus christ. A commitment to excellence is a commitment to myth. 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. Commitment the quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
What it takes to be number one by vince lombardi nook book. Whether on the field or off, we can all use some of these famous vince lombardi quotes to tackle our own day to day issues in the game of life. He delves into the nine key principles that shaped vince lombardis coaching philosophy and his life. Explore all famous quotations and sayings by vince lombardi on. Vincent thomas lombardi june 11, 19 september 3, 1970 was an american football coach, and executive in the national football league nfl. Feb 03, 2011 i apologize to those of you who arent fans of american football but in keeping with the super bowl theme, i found this vince lombardi quote on my hotel key when i checked into a hotel in seattle, not green bay last night. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals. To be an extraordinary achiever, commit to daily excellence. Vince lombardi was born in brooklyn, new york, in 19.
After his passing, the nfl superbowl trophy was renamed after him, and his name was put into the pro football hall of fame. Commitment to excellence successories library successories, karvelas, katherine on. The word excellence come forms latin words that mean to rise out of. Commitment to excellence lombardi style excerpts from the great coachs last speech, recorded live in 1970 audio, cassette 1992 by vince lombardi author, curtis management group author. What excellence looks like the quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
Mar 06, 2015 vince lombardi once said, the quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence. Coach vince lombardi on striving for perfection lean blog. Commitment is the difference between a goal and a wish. Commitment to excellence i owe most everything to football, in which i have spent the greater part of my life. 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. I apologize to those of you who arent fans of american football but in keeping with the super bowl theme, i found this vince lombardi quote on my hotel key when i checked into a hotel in seattle, not green bay last night. May 30, 2018 lombardi was inducted posthumously into the pro football hall of fame and every year the lombardi award is given to the super bowl champion. This book touches on many other lessons from lombardi and of course deals with the lombardi mantra the commitment to excellence. He is best known as the head coach of the green bay packers during the 1960s, where he led the team to three straight and five total national football league championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two super bowls following the 1966. He delves into the nine key principles that shaped vince lombardi s coaching philosophy and his life. A commitment to excellence connection point church. In what it takes to be number one, vince lombardi jr. Commitment to excellence successories library only 1 left in stock order soon. He was in charge, demanding a commitment to hard work, teaching sound football, and instilling a philosophy of excellence and achievement in his players and staff.
Commitment to excellence unknown binding 1979 by george l flynn author 1. Which one of these amazing commitment quotes is your favorite. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated. Aug 10, 2016 vince lombardi is a man who managed to set a new standard for leadership not only in sport, but in everyday life as well. A week later, vince lombardi entered a hospital in washington, d. Perhaps no single word in the english language communicates such strong visions of excellence, discipline, commitment, and of course, winning.
Vince lombardi book mentioned in jimmy valvano 93 espy. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vincent thomas vince lombardi, was an american football player, coach, and executive. Lombardi lived from 19 1970, and within his life led the green bay packers to 5 nfl championships. The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. Vince lombardis uncanny ability to motivate and his unstoppable drive to succeed have made him the standard against which all nfl coaches are measured. Anybody can have a hope and wish, but what matters most is the resolve to make it happen. Vince lombardi commitment to excellence book, ver novela amor real capitulos completos gratis, commitment to excellence successories library successories, katherine karvelas on the lombardi rules. What it takes to be number one book columbus metropolitan. Lombardi on quality of life and commitment to excellence nathan.
In nine chapters named after lombardis top valuescommitment, discipline, excellence, mental toughness, habit, faith, passion, results, and truthvince lombardi jr. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Lombardi began his coaching career as an assistant and later as a head coach at st. The commitment to excellence has been the most inspiring part of vince lombardi for here was a man that. Lombardi the play tells us that life is about balance. Lombardi on quality of life and commitment to excellence.
Heres our collection of the most notorious vince lombardi quotes to remember. Vince lombardi, attributed, the ultimate book of quotations. Vince lombardi never talked about luck with his players, he only talked about preparation. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Commitment to excellence successories library successories, katherine karvelas on. Individual commitment to a group effort that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. What it takes to be number one by vince lombardi nook. Nobel prizewinning author thomas mann said a myth is a story about the way things never were but always are. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch. Vince lombardi once said, the quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.
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