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“I always tell people I want to live to be 150 and they say why would you want to do that. I say, well there's a few people I haven't made mad yet, I want to get them.” quote by Mike Ditka
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“I always tell people I want to live to be 150 and they say why would you want to do that. I say, well there's a few people I haven't made mad yet, I want to get them.”

Mike Ditka

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports talk show, 2005

He humorously claims a desire to live to 150, implying he still has unfinished business with rivals he hasn't yet defeated.

In simple terms: He wants to outlive opponents he hasn't beaten.

Key Takeaway

Focus on achieving goals before age becomes a limit.

Themes

competition longevity humor

Mood

playful reflective

Type

motivational humorous

When to use this quote

  • career longevity
  • personal goals
  • motivational speaking

Key Concepts

personal ambition sports rivalry aging

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “getting them” symbolize for you?
  • How does age influence your competitive drive?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper fear of irrelevance.

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