Tony Dungy Quotes

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  • There are two schools of thought. You can be basic and spend all your time on what your opponents are going to do. Or, you can be very multiple and complex, put a lot of doubt in your opponents' minds and create problems for them with the volume of things you do.

    Interview with Aaron Schatz, www.footballoutsiders.com. May 11, 2010.
  • Integrity is what you do when no one is watching; its doing the right thing all the time, even when it may work to your disadvantage.

    FaceBook post by Tony Dungy from Jan 05, 2016
  • The truth is that most people have a better chance to be uncommon by effort than by natural gifts. Anyone could give that effort in his or her chosen endeavor, but the typical person doesn't, choosing to do only enough to get by.

  • Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving.

    Tony Dungy (2010). “The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently”, p.43, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • If we do what we do without panicking, we can accomplish great things.

    Tony Dungy (2011). “Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life”, p.238, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • There are certain bridges that are not worth crossing, no matter what others think. Loyalty and relationships are important.

    Tony Dungy (2011). “Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life”, p.100, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • DON'T FEAR FAILURE. Fear being successful at things that don't matter

  • I would want America to know our kids need us. Spend as much time with your kids as you can. Enjoy them. Be with them. Hug your children; You never know when it will be the last time.

  • God's definition of success is really one of the significant differences our lives can make in the lives of others.

    Tony Dungy (2007). “Quiet Strength: A Memoir”, p.144, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • They were unwillingly to give 100 percent if they didn't personally think it was important. What you don't understand is the champions know it's all important.

  • Be successful not just in what you do, but in who you are.

    Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker (2014). “Developing Your Core”, p.44, NavPress
  • What you do is not as important as how you do it.

    Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker (2012). “Uncommon Manhood: Secrets to What It Means to Be a Man”, p.13, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • I wouldn’t have taken him. Not because I don’t believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn’t want to deal with all of it. It’s not going to be totally smooth things will happen.

    "Tony Dungy's Explanation For Why He Wouldn't Have Drafted Michael Sam Is Pure Hypocrisy" by Tony Manfred, www.businessinsider.com. July 21, 2014.
  • And if God has given you a lot of ability, I believe you should be held to a higher level of expectation.

  • If you want to make a difference in the lives of the people you lead, you must be willing to walk alongside them, to lift and encourage them, to share moments of understanding with them, and to spend time with them, not just shout down at them from on high.

    Tony Dungy (2010). “The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently”, p.13, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • It's easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal when you're in the trenches.

  • 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).

    Tony Dungy (2010). “The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently”, p.44, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • 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.

  • I can't very well preach unity and tell the guys we're all in this together and everyone's important, then cut a guy because we might improve by one percent if we bring in someone else.

    Tony Dungy (2007). “Quiet Strength: A Memoir”, p.217, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • Our goal was to win, to win a Super Bowl, but also to win in the right way, to be role models to our community, to represent Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the National Football League.

  • Stubbornness is a virtue if you are right.

    Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker (2014). “Building Your Team”, p.74, NavPress
  • When you're in a situation, you can complain about it, you can feel sorry for yourself, you can do a lot of things. But how are you gonna make the situation better?

  • The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it.

    Tony Dungy (2011). “Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life”, p.140, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • I learned it doesn't matter how you win. You play to your team's strength.

  • We are all important, but we are not indispensable.

  • If someone needs help, I can offer advice. I'm not always right and people don't always listen.

  • You don't win on emotion. You win on execution.

  • And one game, as we know, can cost you a lot.

  • 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.

    Tony Dungy (2007). “Quiet Strength: A Memoir”, p.89, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • How you use the opportunities your given to affect the world around you will determine the legacy you leave behind.

    Tony Dungy (2010). “The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently”, p.101, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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    Tony Dungy

    • Born: October 6, 1955
    • Occupation: Football player