I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
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If I had been playing for money I would have complained a long time ago that I was underpaid.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Michael Jordan emphasizes that his passion for the game was greater than monetary concerns.
In this quote, Michael Jordan reflects on his dedication to basketball, suggesting that if his motivation had been purely financial, he would have expressed dissatisfaction with his pay long ago. Instead, his love for the game drove him, highlighting the importance of passion in achieving success.
Themes
PassionSuccessDedicationBasketballMoney
In practice
Example use cases
Referencing this quote while giving a motivational speech to aspiring 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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