Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else. — Vince Lombardi

Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.

Author: Vince Lombardi

Insight: Everyone assumes winners have more talent, but Lombardi's real insight is that winning is mostly about exhaustion tolerance—who's willing to hurt more. It's why your colleague who stays late isn't smarter; they're just comfortable being uncomfortable longer.

Source: On Leadership, p. 26, 2012

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Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.

Vince LombardiOn Leadership, p. 26, 2012

Insight

Everyone assumes winners have more talent, but Lombardi's real insight is that winning is mostly about exhaustion tolerance—who's willing to hurt more. It's why your colleague who stays late isn't smarter; they're just comfortable being uncomfortable longer.

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Vince Lombardi

Vince Lombardi was an American football coach best known for his tenure with the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. He is known for leading the Packers to multiple NFL championships, including victories in the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history and his name is honored with the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy awarded to the Super Bowl champion each year.

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