Quotes from George Foreman

The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.

That's my gift. I let that negativity roll off me like water off a duck's back. If it's not positive, I didn't hear it. If you can overcome that, fights are easy.

I get up in the morning looking for an adventure.

My kids idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.

Generally when there's a lot of smoke...there's just a whole lot more smoke.

Let the other guy have whatever he wants before the fight. Once the bell rings he's gonna be disappointed anyway.

The world is full of people who want to play it safe, people who have tremendous potential but never use it. Somewhere deep inside them, they know that they could do more in life, be more, and have more -- if only they were willing to take a few risks.

When problems arise, you will usually find two types of people: whiners and winners. Whiners obstruct progress; they spend hours complaining about this point or that, without offering positive solutions. Winners acknowledge the existence of the problem, but they try to offer practical ideas that can help resolve the matter in a manner that is satisfactory to both parties.

Many people fail not so much because of their mistakes; they fail because they are afraid to try.

Don't be afraid to employ people who will force you out of your comfort zone.

Without appreciation and respect for other people, true leadership becomes ineffective, if not impossible.

To succeed in business, you need somebody in your corner who cares enough to challenge you and is courageous enough to tell you the truth, especially when the pressure is on.

To be successful in life, you must get in the habit of turning negatives into positives.

They'll take everything, even your tears.

Nobody can do everything well, so learn how to delegate responsibility to other winners and then hold them accountable for their decisions.

As an entrepreneur, don't follow the crowd; let them follow you.

In your business or in your close relationships, if you want people to perform Herculean feats on your behalf, they must know that you care about them.

The best entrepreneurs have found a way to serve others and as a result discover their greatest fulfillment.

You never help others by allowing them to getaway with giving less than their best efforts.

Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.

Filling a need is not merely good business; it's a basic attitude towards life. If you see a need, do whatever you can to meet that need.

I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you've got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.

I get up in the morning looking for an adventure.

Boxing has been the most difficult thing I've ever done. The biggest challenge in my life. I was a boxer. That was hard. Everything else is pretty easy.