Winners Don't Gripe
"Winning Every Day"
by Lou Holtz
"Success
never comes easily. I have inherited five losing football teams during
my coaching career. If you asked me if these squads had anything in common,
I would say yes. They were all largely composed of athletes who moaned
about everything. You cannot turn around teams like that unless you rehabilitate
the malcontents or sweep them from their rosters.
To excel, our college players had to attend class, train, and play unselfishly.
They also had to adhere to curfews and other regulations that were never
applied to the average student. Superior players don't complain about
such restrictions, they take pride in them. They understand their willingness
to sacrifice places them among that rare breed of individuals who will
do whatever is necessary to attain their goals.
When a difficult task comes your way, accept the challenge joyfully. Once it finished, plead for more. Every sacrifice you make builds character. People with average skills often achieve greatness because they are willing to pay a price for it. You might not be able to outthink, outmarket, or outspend you competition, but you can outwork them."
