We have compiled 15 sports quotes from the world’s greatest competitors, leaders, and winners! Apply these words to your work and reap the benefits!

• “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
• “I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.” – Tom Landry
• “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan
• “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda
• “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers. High achievers don’t like mediocre people.” – Nick Saban
• “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke
• “The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” – Les Brown
• “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
• “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” – George Halas
• “If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.” – Ronnie Lott
• “Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.” – Lou Holtz
• “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser
• “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – Muhammad Ali
• “I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.” –  Tom Landr
• “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers. High achievers don’t like mediocre people.” – Nick Saban

There you have it, wise words from proven winners! Let us know which sports quotes motivate you!

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