Tom Brady is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of American football. He is best known for his exceptional leadership, work ethic, and clutch performances that led his teams to a record seven Super Bowl victories. Here are some of the most famous Tom Brady quotes about life, teamwork, and success to inspire you to work hard, stay focused, and believe in yourself.
Born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, Brady started playing football in college for the Michigan Wolverines, after which the New England Patriots drafted him in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
He quickly rose to prominence, leading the Patriots to their first Super Bowl win in 2002. He played 20 seasons with the Patriots, leading them to win 17 division titles, 13 AFC Championship Games, and six Super Bowl series.
Brady then joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and continued his success by winning one more Super Bowl in his first season with the team.
Over an illustrious career, Brady has earned numerous accolades, including five Super Bowl MVP, three NFL MVP awards and 15 Pro Bowl selections.
He also holds many major quarterback records, including most career passing yards, completions, touchdown passes, and games started.
With an average career of quarterbacks being around 4-5 years, Tom Brady managed to stay in the NFL for more than two decades hats off to his hard work, dedication, and the ability to maintain his peak performance even in his 40’s.
Tom Brady retired from professional football in 2022, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire athletes across all sports.
Below are the best Tom Brady quotes that reflect the mentality of a champion – determination, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Top 10 Tom Brady Quotes
- “If you don’t play to win, don’t play at all.” — Tom Brady
Tom Brady Quotes - “When you’re one of the leaders of the team, there are no days off.” — Tom Brady
Quotes From Tom Brady - “The true competitors, though, are the ones who always play to win.” — Tom Brady
Tom Brady Sayings - “If you don’t believe in yourself, why is anyone else going to believe in you?” — Tom Brady
Famous Quotes By Tom Brady - “I’m not a person who defends myself very often. I kind of let my actions speak for me.” — Tom Brady
- “If you want to perform at the highest level, then you have to prepare at the highest level.” — Tom Brady
Tom Brady Motivational Quotes - “You push your body to the limits, but you have to train your body to deal with the limits.” — Tom Brady
Best Tom Brady Quotes - “Things don’t correct themselves, you’ve got to go out there and work hard to correct them.” — Tom Brady
Tom Brady Quotations - “I think sometimes in life the biggest challenges end up being the best things that happen in your life.” — Tom Brady
- “You have to believe in your process. You have to believe in the things that you are doing to help the team win. I think you have to take the good with the bad.” — Tom Brady
Best Tom Brady Quotes On Winning & Success
- “When you LOSE, talk little. When you WIN, talk less.” — Tom Brady
- “The true competitors, though, are the ones who always play to win.” — Tom Brady
- “I didn’t come this far to only come this far, so we’ve still got further to go.” — Tom Brady
- “Everyone does things differently on offense. Everyone’s goal is to score points.” — Tom Brady
- “I’m a pretty good winner. I’m a terrible loser. And I rub it in pretty good when I win.” — Tom Brady
- “You never get over losses. I’ve never gotten over one loss I’ve had in my career. They always stick with me.” — Tom Brady
- “I approach every week the same. I think I’ve always tried to be very professional to how I approach the game, my preparation. Every game is important.” — Tom Brady
- “I really do just want to win, and that has and will continue to be the reason that motivates me and is the biggest factor in my decision-making process.” — Tom Brady
- “Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.” — Tom Brady
- “In both life and football, failure is inevitable. You don’t always win. You can, however….pick yourself up… and place yourself in the arena again. And that’s right where you will find me. Because I know I still have more to prove.” — Tom Brady
Famous Quotes From Tom Brady On Teamwork
- “When you’re one of the leaders of the team, there are no days off.” — Tom Brady
- “I’m never going to be fast, and nobody will ever mistake me for being fast.” — Tom Brady
- “Fortunately for a quarterback, you can play for a long time because you don’t get hit very often.” — Tom Brady
- “You put all the other stuff aside and go out and do your job, and mine is to be the best I can be for my teammates.” — Tom Brady
- “Mentally, the only players who survive in the pros are the ones able to manage all their responsibilities. Everybody struggles in different ways.” — Tom Brady
- “To me, football is so much about mental toughness, it’s digging deep, it’s doing whatever you need to do to help a team win and that comes in a lot of shapes and forms.” — Tom Brady
- “My job is to play quarterback and I’m going to do that the best way I know how because I owe that to my teammates regardless of who is out there on the field with me.” — Tom Brady
- “A lot of people don’t believe in you. It’s obvious by you know six other quarterbacks taken and 198 other picks. And I always thought You know what, once I get my shot, I’m gonna be ready. I’m gonna really take advantage of that.” — Tom Brady
Inspirational Tom Brady Quotes About Life
- “Football is unconditional love.” — Tom Brady
- “I could talk food all day. I love good food.” — Tom Brady
- “When I’m out on the football field, I have so much confidence in what I’m doing.” — Tom Brady
- “Maybe some people can wake up and play PlayStation all day, but that’s never been me.” — Tom Brady
- “There’s nothing more comfortable or leisurely than having a pair of Ugg slippers on in the house.” — Tom Brady
- “I firmly believe that sleep and recovery are critical aspects of an effective and holistic training program.” — Tom Brady
- “I was the kid that was the 199th pick that never had the body for it. People didn’t think I’d play one year in the NFL, and now I’m going on my 17th year.” — Tom Brady
- “I don’t want to say anything negative about anybody or anything or anybody’s political beliefs. I’ve never done that. I’ve never tried to get involved in those things.” — Tom Brady
- “We all have experiences in our lives that change us, and we all learn from people, like my dad, but at the end of the day, it’s only us. And we’re only responsible to make ourselves happy.” — Tom Brady
- “A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don’t ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren’t blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart.” — Tom Brady
- “Too often in life, something happens and we blame other people for us not being happy or satisfied or fulfilled. So the point is, we all have choices, and we make the choice to accept people or situations or to not accept situations.” — Tom Brady
- “I think you can just go out and try to be the best you can be, deal with people with respect, with honesty, with integrity, have a high moral standard. I’ve always really tried to exemplify that as an athlete. I’ll continue to try to do that.” — Tom Brady
Conclusion
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