I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Practicing without proper technique leads to repeated mistakes; focus on fundamentals to improve your skills.
This quote by Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics in any skill or activity. No matter how much time you invest in practice, if your technique is flawed, you'll only enhance those incorrect methods instead of actually improving. By concentrating on the foundational elements, the overall quality and effectiveness of your performance will increase, leading to genuine progress and success.
Themes
PracticeTechniqueFundamentalsImprovementSkills
In practice
Example use cases
A coach could use this quote to inspire players to focus on their technique during practice sessions.
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