You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.
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I don't think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You've got to keep pushing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Continual effort is necessary to achieve and maintain success.
Larry Bird emphasizes the importance of sustained effort and dedication in achieving success. Reaching one level of success should not lead to complacency; instead, it requires ongoing determination and hard work to continue progressing.
Themes
EffortSuccessMotivationDedicationProgress
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to athletes about the importance of consistent training.
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