10 Inspiring Quotes By Deacon Jones
David “Deacon” Jones (1938-2013) was a NFL defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins between 1961 and 1974. He was part of the Rams “Fearsome Foursome” defensive line, widely considered the best defensive line in NFL history. As All-everything teams go in NFL history, Deacon Jones is always on them. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1980.
His speed and tenacity revolutionized the defensive end position. He actually coined the phrase “sack” for tackling a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
After football, he remained a popular figure and successful person in acting, business, broadcasting, and community involvement in the Los Angeles area.
Here’s are 10 of his most inspiring quotes.
Know the difference between famous and great.
Be patient with the negative people of the world. Take a moment to think how they are helping you clarify your own thinking and firming your own resolve. Then, headslap them out of your way.
All men are created equal. After that, it's up to you.
You'll find your life greatly simplified if you only worry about stuff you can fix.
You are one of a kind, one in a billion, an incredible unique individual. The problem is, so is everybody else.
I believe that if you die trying to be your best, the world is still a better place.
How are you going to do great things if you are not committed to your work?
The only rules not meant to be broken are those of love and virtue.
If you feel like you want to die, it’s time to sit down and make a list of all the things you haven’t done yet.
You hear all this stuff about inner peace. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with it, but I say, hit that line hard. Crack that book – Do your very best all the time and inner peace will take care of itself. The Deacon guarantees it.
You've worked hard to be the best point guard you can be. These affirmations are meant, to put your mind on your side in that pursuit. You are a great point guard. All that's left to do is go out and prove it. These affirmations are set to upbeat music and are perfect for listening during your pregame warm up or any time you want to remind yourself how good you really are. If you're ready, let's go!
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You train your body, to be an elite sprinter. We help you train your mind, to be an elite sprinter too. You've known you were a great sprinter for a long time. Now, you're ready to prove it to the world. You're ready to take on the best of the best and win. These affirmations, listened to regularly, fill your mind with powerful words of belief that you are going to make that happen.
This version is set to workout music and can be used while you're training, warming up, or before or after a race. They remind you of the physical elements you need to focus on, and they give you the confidence that you can, and you are, taking down your competition.
The more you listen, the more your subconscious mind believes. The more your subconscious mind believes, the more it will unleash everything within you that can make your dreams a reality
This meditative version of these affirmations is set to relaxing piano music and the sounds of the golf course. You can almost see and feel yourself on the course, as you listen to affirmations that are programming your mind for an improved golf game. You will walk away from each listen feeling like you are ready to rule the golf course.
Your driving, putting game, short game, and lowered score are all covered in these affirmations. The recording ends with seven repetitions of, “You Rule the Golf Course.”
You know you can be a great first baseman - it's time to bring out your inner champion with Great First Baseman Affirmations! Our powerful affirmations will help you find the confidence and motivation to conquer the diamond. Get ready to take your game to the next level with Great First Baseman - be the first baseman you know you can be!
This version is set to music designed to get your competitive juices flowing. This is the perfect pre-game listen to play your best first base.
You know you can be a great first baseman - it's time to bring out your inner champion with Great First Baseman Affirmations! Our powerful affirmations will help you find the confidence and motivation to conquer the diamond. Get ready to take your game to the next level with Great First Baseman - be the first baseman you know you can be!
This version is set to music designed to be listened to when you can relax and focus. It’s perfect for meditation or visualization.
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This recording includes five powerful affirmations repeated in the first and second person meant to give you unshakeable belief in your ability to throw our baserunners. This is the meditative version of this recording.
For Best Results
Listen to this recording 1-2 times daily for three weeks and then periodically thereafter.
Listen when you can relax, close your eyes, and really absorb the affirmations.
The affirmations are recorded in the first and second person for best outcomes based on our experience.
There is a GREAT pitcher within you. Every time you take the mound you must believe that. This affirmation, listened to regularly, infuses your mind with two thoughts. 1) Your best stuff is unhittable. 2) You have your best stuff today. This affirmation can be listened to on game day, but it works even better if you listen to it regularly. The affirmation is repeated in the first and second-person for maximum effect.
THE AFFIRMATION
First-person: I am a great pitcher. My best stuff is unhittable. Today I have my best stuff.
Second-person: You are a great pitcher. Your best stuff is unhittable. Today you have your best stuff.
This nine-minute great tennis player affirmation is set to meditative music and includes tennis sounds to really bring your senses into listening. The phrase "tennis star" is repeated dozens of times throughout the recording. Use headphones and focus in our zone out. Use this affirmation regularly for maximum effect. The affirmation is recorded in first and second person for maximum impact.
The Affirmation
First person - I am a great tennis player, I am a great tennis player, I am a great tennis player and I get better and better each and every day.
Second person - you are a great tennis player, you are a great tennis player, you are a great tennis player and you better and better each and every day.
This guided meditation with affirmations is written to help power hitters reach their full potential as home run hitters and run producers. Listened to regularly, this recording, plants powerful confidence and belief in your subconscious mind to help drive power hitting performance when it counts.
You know you’re a great power hitter, but now is the time to really put your mind on your side and take you to the top of your game.