I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
Every time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Visualizing success can provide the motivation needed to push through fatigue.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes the power of visualization in overcoming challenges during training. By imagining the rewards and achievements that await him, he finds the motivation to continue despite feelings of tiredness, illustrating the mental aspect of athletic perseverance.
Themes
MotivationVisualizationExerciseTrainingSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to athletes preparing for a competition.
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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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