I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
Confidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business.
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What this quote means
Confidence is essential for achieving success in various pursuits, be it sports or business.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes the crucial role that confidence plays in achieving goals, whether in sports or professional endeavors. He suggests that having a belief in oneself enables individuals to take risks and strive for success, illustrating that confidence is a driving force behind accomplishments.
Themes
ConfidenceSuccessMotivationAchievementSports
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to young athletes.
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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.
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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.
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Don't be like me. Be better than me. That's the goal.
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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.
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