I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night.
Interpretation
Persistence in effort is crucial, even when outcomes are not favorable.
This quote by Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of putting in consistent effort regardless of the immediate results. It suggests that true success is not solely defined by victories but also by the dedication and hard work you invest on a daily basis, reflecting a mindset of perseverance and commitment.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports camp.
I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
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.
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
Dreams without goals, are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment.
When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it.
You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.
Do what nobody else can do for you. Omit to do anything else.
Always strive to make the next hour better than this one.
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