Jimmy Johnson quotes

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. (Jimmy Johnson)
But I was always a bit of a gypsy, anyway. I spent five years at Oklahoma State, five years at Miami and moved on after winning the national championship, and five years with the Cowboys. So, I was ready to move on. We won back-to-back Super Bowls, and I felt that I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish. View quote
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An objective truth and individual reason are feared above all. View quote
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Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great? View quote
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The only thing worse than a coach or CEO who doesn't care about his people is one who pretends to care. People can spot a phony every time. View quote
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And the main thing was that I wanted to live in south Florida. That's why I left the Cowboys; to live in south Florida. View quote
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Give people enough guidance to make the decisions you want them to make. Don't tell them what to do, but encourage them to do what is best. View quote
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Football is such a team sport, so no one individual does it. No one coach or no one assistant coach or no one player, it's a great team sport, so I don't get carried away with a bunch of accolades. View quote
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I can't confirm any rumors. I'm happy doing what I'm doing. I have no interest in going back to coaching. View quote
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Jimmy Johnson

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Occupation: American Coach
Born: July 16, 1943
Quotes count: 9