“In order to do a good job of those things that we decide to do, we must eliminate all of the unimportant opportunities.” Quote by Mike Markkula
“Impute People DO judge a book by its cover. We may have the best product, the highest quality, the most useful software etc.; if we present them in a slipshod manner, they will be perceived as slipshod; if we present them in a creative, professional manner, we will impute the desired qualities.” PeopleIfsMayBookQualityCreativeJudgingProductsHighestEtcSoftwareJudging A Book By Its Cover Author:Mike Markkula
“Never start a company with the goal of getting rich. Your goal should be making something you believe in and making a company that will last.” ShouldBelieveLastsGoalCompanyRichGet Rich Author:Mike Markkula
“Lasting companies know how to reinvent themselves.” KnowsCompanyKnow HowLasting Author:Mike Markkula
“You gotta live in the moment. I don't care what you've done in your life, it has nothing to do with what you're gonna do or what you can do. The past is history, tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift-that's why they call it the present.” DoneMomentsCareTodayPastCan DoMysteryTomorrowDon't CareI Don't CareLive In The MomentToday Is A Gift Author:Mike Ditka
“You remember what happened when Eddie Pipp got hurt? A guy named Lou Gehrig took over.” RememberGuyHurtHappenedGot Hurt Author:Mike Ditka
“You got to sue the offensive line for non-support” LinesSupportOffensiveOffensive Line Author:Mike Ditka
“Can't make chicken salad out of chicken noodle” ChickensSaladNoodlesMiami Dolphins Author:Mike Ditka
“Losers quit when they're tired. Winners quit when they've won.” TiredQuittingWinnerMotivational SportsLoserAthlete MotivationalTattooedWinners Never Quit Author:Mike Ditka
“I don't believe in living in the past. Living in the past is for cowards. If you live in the past, you die in the past.” IfsBelievePastDiesDon't BelieveCowardLiving In The Past Author:Mike Ditka
“There are teams that are fair-haired, and those that aren't so fair-haired. Some teams are named Smith, some Grabowski. We're Grabowskis!” TeamFairs Author:Mike Ditka