I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
If I have an agenda or a goal, no one is going to deter me from what I want to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Determination and focus are key to achieving oneβs goals.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of being resolute in pursuit of one's ambitions. He suggests that having a clear agenda or goal empowers individuals to remain steadfast and undeterred by challenges or distractions, reinforcing the idea that perseverance is essential for success.
Themes
DeterminationGoalsSuccessPerseveranceFocus
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to high school students about achieving their dreams.
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All quotes βThere are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can't turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn't dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.
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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.
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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.
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Don't be like me. Be better than me. That's the goal.
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Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that.
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