I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
The best evaluation I can make of a player is to look in his eyes and see how scared they are.
Interpretation
The true measure of a player's character is revealed in their fearlessness under pressure.
Michael Jordan's quote emphasizes the importance of mental toughness in sports and life. He suggests that the level of fear a player exhibits in high-pressure situations is a strong indicator of their overall ability and character. This reflects a deeper understanding that success is not just about skills but also about how one handles challenges and adversity.
In practice
In a sports documentary discussing player evaluations.
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.
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.
It's different for every writer. It's not a career for anyone who needs security. It's a career for gamblers. It's a career of ups and downs.
Most people who open restaurants will fail, because they lack the fundamental understanding of restaurant math. Either they think they're superstar cooks or they think they're superstar hosts.
I never said to myself, 'I'm going to be the greatest.' I just wanted to do my own thing.
I was lucky. I grew up knowing that hard work and smart work has a greater impact on results than being passionate about something.
Groups that rose from poverty to prosperity seldom did so by having their own racial or ethnic leaders to follow.
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