I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
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I believe greatness is an evolutionary process that changes and evolves era to era.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Greatness is not a static achievement but a dynamic journey that adapts over time.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes that greatness should not be viewed as a fixed destination but rather as an ongoing transformation that reflects the changing values and challenges of different eras. Each generation redefines what it means to be great, suggesting that individuals must be adaptable and continually strive for improvement to reach their full potential.
Themes
GreatnessEvolutionSuccessChangeAdaptation
In practice
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During a motivational speech at a leadership summit.
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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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