You're still going to win with preparation and dedication and plain old desire. If you don't have genuine desire, you won't be dedicated enough to prepare properly.
Bear BryantRead
If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea that the desire to win is intrinsic and should not be considered a flaw.
Bear Bryant emphasizes that his passion for winning is a fundamental part of who he is. Instead of viewing his competitive nature as a fault, he embraces it, suggesting that the drive to succeed is a vital aspect of life and a necessary trait for achieving greatness.
Themes
WinningCompetitionSuccessDrivePassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech for athletes to inspire them to embrace their desire to win.
More from Bear Bryant
All quotes →Don't ever give up on ability. Don't give up on a player who has it.
Bear BryantRead
Sacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don't forget them when they leave.
Bear BryantRead
If you want to coach you have three rules to follow to win. One, surround yourself with people who can't live without football. I've had a lot of them. Two, be able to recognize winners. They come in all forms. And, three, have a plan for everything. A plan for practice, a plan for the game. A plan for being ahead, and a plan for being behind 20-0 at half, with your quarterback hurt and the phones dead, with it raining cats and dogs and no rain gear because the equipment man left it at home.
Bear BryantRead
I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.
Bear BryantRead
There's a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success.
Bear BryantRead
Similar quotes
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael JordanRead
There is no such thing as failure. Mistakes happen in your life to bring into focus more clearly who you really are.
Oprah WinfreyRead
If you ask why I do what I do - I want to make a difference. I don't just want to maintain the status quo. I want to help people, to work with institutions or create ones when they don't exist.
Eli BroadRead
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is profitable.
Publilius SyrusRead
The more you talk about negative things in your life, the more you call them in. Speak victory not defeat.
Joel OsteenRead
When we can identify a problem and face the problem with confidence and enthusiasm, the solution is on the way.
Zig ZiglarRead