Michael Jordan
Athelete/Coach
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Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, known for his unmatched skill, competitiveness, and drive. His words often reflect determination, perseverance, and the mindset required to achieve excellence. The following quotes capture Jordan’s insights on success, hard work, and the pursuit of greatness both on and off the court.
Don't let them drag you down by rumors just go with what you believe in.
From I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence
To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.
I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success.
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time.
But how many people lighted the path for me? That’s the evolution of basketball. There’s no way I could have played the way I played if I didn’t watch David Thompson and guys prior to me. There’s no way Kobe could have played the way he’s played without watching me play. So, you know, that’s the evolution of basketball. You cannot change that.
I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.
I realize I'm black, but id like to be viewed as a person, and that is everybody's wish.
Don't let them drag you down by rumors just go with what you believe in.
From I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence
To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.
I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success.
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time.
But how many people lighted the path for me? That’s the evolution of basketball. There’s no way I could have played the way I played if I didn’t watch David Thompson and guys prior to me. There’s no way Kobe could have played the way he’s played without watching me play. So, you know, that’s the evolution of basketball. You cannot change that.
I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.
I realize I'm black, but id like to be viewed as a person, and that is everybody's wish.
Don't let them drag you down by rumors just go with what you believe in.
From I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence
To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.
I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success.
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time.
But how many people lighted the path for me? That’s the evolution of basketball. There’s no way I could have played the way I played if I didn’t watch David Thompson and guys prior to me. There’s no way Kobe could have played the way he’s played without watching me play. So, you know, that’s the evolution of basketball. You cannot change that.
I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.
I realize I'm black, but id like to be viewed as a person, and that is everybody's wish.