I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Interpretation
Hard work leads to success and positive outcomes.
Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of putting in effort and dedication in order to achieve desired results. This quote reflects the belief that consistent hard work and commitment are fundamental to attaining success in any endeavor, reinforcing the idea that success is not merely a matter of talent, but rather of persistence and effort.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a school, I used this quote to inspire students about the importance of working hard for their goals.
There 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.
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.
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.
Don't be like me. Be better than me. That's the goal.
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.
It's easier for me to get ready for a game on the road because you're expected to lose when you play away from home. That's a challenge to right there and that perks my competitive juices.
If owning stocks is a long-term project for you, following their changes constantly is a very, very bad idea. It's the worst possible thing you can do, because people are so sensitive to short-term losses. If you count your money every day, you'll be miserable.
No man becomes rich unless he enriches others.
Big doors swing on little hinges.
When someone asks, 'Does success make you into a monster?' I always say, 'No, it enables you to be a monster.'
Riches do not come by crossing your fingers and walking through the day hoping. Riches and wealth comes from well-laid plans.
Those that spend the most effort in search of shortcuts are often the most disappointed and the least successful.
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