What is Lou Holtz saying?

Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it. I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care. Don’t tell your problems to people: eighty percent don’t care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them.

What religion is Holtz?

He grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio, where he was raised as a Roman Catholic. He graduated from East Liverpool High School. After high school, Holtz attended Kent State University.

What are three questions you should always ask Lou Holtz?

Holtz said that players had three implicit questions about a new coach–the same questions the coach has about players….3) “Do you care about me?”

  • Can they trust you?
  • Are you committed?
  • Do you care?

What is the meaning of it’s not the load that breaks you down it’s the way you carry it?

It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. Most people don’t know the profound effects of making decisions. Often times, we go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking. Every single decision we make in our days shapes our current reality.

Did Lou Holtz say today’s athletes talk about rights?

“People ask me what the difference is between athletes today and 40 years ago — today everybody wants to talk about their rights and privileges, and 40 years ago we talked about our obligations and responsibilities,” Holtz said.

What does Holtz mean?

The Holtz surname is derived from the Upper German word “holz,” which means “forest.” Thus many of the names that evolved from this root work have to do with living in the woods, or being in the lumber industry. For example, Holzhauer, means lumberjack.

What is Lou’s rule of life?

On the pedestal, his players had chosen three words – Trust, Commitment, Love. Those words represent Lou’s core values. If people follow these three simple rules, their self-confidence grows. They don’t worry when the phone rings.

What is the golden rule Lou Holtz?

We watched a motivational video called “Do Right” by former football coach turned ESPN commentator Lou Holtz. It was a little out-of-date but interesting nonetheless. The big takeways were do right, do your best, and treat others the way you would like to be treated (The Golden Rule).