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Lou Holtz is an American football coach renowned for his remarkable achievements in both NCAA and NFL. Born on January 6, 1937, Holtz has spent over 40 years in the football coaching world, leading multiple teams to championships and earning a high reputation in the American sports community.

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“Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them.”

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“Do what's right! Do the best you can and treat others the way you want to be treated because they will ask three questions: (1) Can I trust you? (2) Are you committed? (3) Do you care about me as a person?”

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“People eyeing you as a potential leader tend to ask three questions: Are you committed? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?”

People Care Three Asks Leader Committed I Trust You Do You Care Can I Trust You

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“I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care. You’ve got to make a sincere attempt to have the right goals to begin with, then go after them with appropriate effort, and remember that you can’t really achieve anything great without the help of others.”

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“The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure. 1) Can people trust me to do what's right? 2) Am I committed to doing my best? 3) Do I care about other people and show it? If the answers to these questions are yes, there is no way you can fail.”

“I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.”

People Shows Care Three Right Thing Do The Best Notre Dame Football

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“Teamwork is the foundation of success. The three universal questions that an individual asks of his coach, player, employee, employer are: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? And, do you care about me?”

Care Three Asks Individual Player Universal Foundation Excellence Committed Caring Coaches Employee Teamwork Employers I Trust You Do You Care Can I Trust You

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“You've got to have great athletes to win, I don't care who the coach is. You can't win without good athletes but you can lose with them. This is where coaching makes the difference.”

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Book:The Fighting Spirit: A Championship Season at Notre Dame

Source: The Fighting Spirit: A Championship Season at Notre Dame

“It was a great game if you don't care who won. I cared.”

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“First and foremost I am a teacher, I care. Caring is helping the players to develop”

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About the Author

Born: January 6, 1937
Known for: Football coach
Quotes: 193

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The Fighting Spirit: A Championship Season at Notre DameRelated source material

Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An AutobiographyRelated source material

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