I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
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If I had stood at the free-throw line and thought about 10 million people watching me on the other side of the camera lens, I couldn't have made anything. So I mentally tried to put myself in a familiar place. I thought about all those times I shot free throws in practice and went through the same motion, the same technique that I had used thousands of times. You forget about the outcome. You know you are doing the right things. So you relax and perform.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on the process rather than the outcome to perform your best.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of concentrating on the fundamental actions and techniques that lead to success, rather than getting distracted by the pressure of external expectations. He suggests that when facing high-stakes situations, such as performing in front of millions, it is beneficial to rely on one's training and familiarity to alleviate anxiety and enhance performance.
Themes
PerformancePressurePreparationFocusTechnique
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a sports camp.
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