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Basketball
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
-Michael Jordan
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I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
-Michael Jordan
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I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.
-Michael Jordan
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I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying.
-Michael Jordan
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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.
-Michael Jordan
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To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate.
-Michael Jordan
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Enjoyment
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Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.
-Michael Jordan
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Heroes/Heroism
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My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes.
-Michael Jordan
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Loyalty
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The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.
-Michael Jordan
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Racism
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I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish.
-Michael Jordan
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Role models
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I never thought a role model should be negative.
-Michael Jordan
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Success & Failure
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I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me. . .Failure always made me try harder next time.
-Michael Jordan
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Books by and about Michael Jordan