“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any give set of circumstances, to choose one's own view.” –Victor Frankl
"Mental toughness is many things, and rather than difficult to explain. It's qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with the perfectly discipline will, which refuses to give in. It's a state of mind -- you could call it 'character in action.'" -Vince Lombardi
“Being mentally strong means you stay positive through adversity. It means you are resilient when facing pressure, challenges and change.” –Jon Gordon
"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince." -Vince Lombardi
“Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” -Bill Russell
“I ask our players to give more of themselves than they think is possible. I know they have more inside of them. I know it. That's why I set such high standards for them physically. I want them to learn how to dig deeper.” –Pat Summitt
“By doing things when you are too tired, by pushing yourself father than you thought you could -- like running the track after a two-hour practice -- you can become a competitor. Each time you go beyond your perceived limit, you become mentally stronger.” –Pat Summitt
“I think mental toughness is the difference in this League in being successful. I just think you let the competition take over. If you gear yourself to the competition, whether it’s the one-on-one, hitter-pitcher, or team against team, that’s where you’ll get measured.” -Tony LaRussa
“You should never let the other team determine what you are.” –Nick Saban
“Mental toughness is also the perfectly disciplined will. The strength of your group is in your will—in the will of the leader.” –Vince Lombardi
"Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It's a state of mind-you could call it character in action." –Vince Lombardi
