Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan Adversity, Dedication, Obstacles, Perseverance, Persistence [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. Michael Jordan Intelligence, Team [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Hawaii, Maui There are a million excuses for not paying the price. Michael Jordan Accountability, Commitment, Dedication, Work [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
When I was playing before I retired, I never really understood the appreciation and respect that people gave me. People had treated me like a god or something, and that was very embarrassing. Michael Jordan Appreciation, Respect [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that. Michael Jordan Competition, Goals [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them. Michael Jordan Expectations, Goals, Life, Self [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Arches National Park Failure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation. Michael Jordan Failure, Motivation, Pain [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
The minute you get away from fundamentals—whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation—the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing. Michael Jordan Preparation, Work [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Grand Cayman I have failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeeded. Michael Jordan Commitment, Discipline, Failure, Practice, Success [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]