Fran Tarkenton

“I don't have any idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.”

“If you aren't making some mistakes, you aren't taking enough chances.”

“Winning means being unafraid to lose.”

“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Work is the key to success, and hard work can help you accomplish anything.”

“My father taught me that the only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more.”

“A successful person is a person who is able to learn from his mistakes.”

“The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.”

“I was a scrambler. I was a guy who could get out of trouble. I was in a lot of trouble.”

“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score when you get the opportunity.”

“My desire to win is always greater than my desire to please.”

“Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.”

“You have to have a plan. You have to have a goal. You have to have a vision.”

“I learned that you don't get anywhere by sitting on your hands.”