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I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence

Book by Michael Jordan · 9 quotes · Basketball, Ifs, Inspirational Basketball

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“If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But 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.”

“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.”

“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.”

“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.”

“You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.”

“If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.”

“Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”

“Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise”

“If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”