Marcel Dionne Quotes

Business is about being the best that you can be, and there are always glowing examples of people that we can all learn from.

I watched 'Iron Chef ' for years, and I thought, 'That's playing for the New York Yankees.' I made that my version of being Derek Jeter, and I worked really, really hard to win that.

I want to be great - in everything I do. As far as football, I always looked up to Kellen Moore of Boise State. I thought it was the coolest thing that he was the winningest QB of all time.

I want to win every game.

I was always watching Dad lift trophies. That made me want to do what he does.

Focus on building the best possible business. If you are great, people will notice and opportunities will appear.

There's no formula for success in this business. You just do the best you can.

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

The way you play, you need to talk about winning. Don't talk about keeping your card - talk about winning.

Coaching is easy. Winning is the hard part.

Football teaches you hard work. It takes a lot of unspectacular preparation to have spectacular results in both business and football.

Well, to me, my past accomplishments weren't crazy. They required a lot of skill and careful planning.

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

Successful people will always tell you you can do something. It's the people who have never accomplished anything who will always discourage you from trying to achieve excellent things.

I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe.

If you look at anyone who has achieved great success and wealth, people like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, or Lance Armstrong, they have all focused intensely in order to win.

When I need to push myself, I think of all those nicely polished trophies waiting to be lifted up by the winner - and how that winner might be me.

I get my drive and determination from just winning and playing tennis. I know if I don't work, I won't get rewarded. It was a life long dream to win a Grand Slam so when I was able to do that it felt so good and I wanted to do it again. It's not that hard to stay motivated.

I want to consistently play well and win titles. I'm only at the beginning.

I had great football players. To be quite truthful, my great football players, the ones who wanted the ball at the end of the games, they weren't focused on money. They want to do something great. They want to go to Pro Bowls. They want to win Super Bowls. Those are the people that succeed in sports - or in business.

If you keep winning, you don't know the areas you've to work hard.

I believe I have quality, and that's why I won a grand slam, so I know I can do it again.

Winning's not easy. In order to win, you've got to see the best.