Mike Ditka quotes - page 2

The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves. (Mike Ditka)
Well, after I had the heart attack, it was a very simple choice. What the doctor told me I did and I did it religiously. I ate nothing but lean turkey breast or chicken breast or a piece of fish that was very lean. I mean I stayed away from everything.
Mike Ditka
When I get my heart rate up, I get good exercise and I think it's good for a lot of things, plus it's not hurting my hips right now.
Mike Ditka
You're never a loser until you quit trying.
Mike Ditka
I don't know how to put it, but yet you know we have so many people who the way they look at life, the way they work depends on what happens, us winning or losing. It's kind of crazy. So, I kind of got caught up in that, I'm gonna try to stay away from that.
Mike Ditka
When I put some Tabasco on things, and there's really nothing in Tabasco, it's not bad for you in any way, so that's kind of become my substitute. Now you got to get used to a hot mouth, but that's okay.
Mike Ditka
I really believe the only way to stay healthy is to eat properly, get your rest and exercise. If you don't exercise and do the other two, I still don't think it's going to help you that much.
Mike Ditka
Really, if I'm gonna eat a meat, I'd rather eat venison than anything and I do like it a little on the rare side. That's probably my favorite meat and I've had some awfully good venison in some of the great restaurants.
Mike Ditka
I'm not going to make it the all - everything. Our (the Saints) goal is to get better, make the playoffs and win the Super Bowl, but I'm not gonna anguish over it like I have in the past.
Mike Ditka
I think it's important to stretch as you get older, but I try to do basically all the things I did when I played, except I can't do them as well and as much.
Mike Ditka
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it. (Mike Ditka)
Effort without talent is a depressing situation... but talent without effort is a tragedy.
Mike Ditka
If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.
Mike Ditka
What's the difference between a 3-week-old puppy and a sportswriter In 6 weeks, the puppy will stop whining.
Mike Ditka
If you don't play, then don't pick up a paycheck. Competition is why you play the game. I understand they've already reached some goals. That's all good. But if you can make history, take a shot at it.
Mike Ditka
I'm not a mean player. You'll notice I never pick on a player who has a number above 30.
Mike Ditka
I will never coach again. I don't want to, but I wouldn't even if I did.
Mike Ditka
I understand that people don't want to smoke. Fine. Don't smoke. You don't want to go into a restaurant where there's smoking, don't go in there. But don't impose your will - the will of a few - on the lives of many.
Mike Ditka