I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Challenges are opportunities for growth; finding solutions is key.
This quote by Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of persistence and creativity when faced with challenges. Instead of giving up when encountering difficulties, one should seek alternative paths and approaches to overcome obstacles, transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth and achievement.
Themes
ObstaclesMotivationPerseveranceSuccessChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students, this quote can encourage them to face their academic challenges.
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All quotes →There are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can't turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn't dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.
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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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It's easier for me to get ready for a game on the road because you're expected to lose when you play away from home. That's a challenge to right there and that perks my competitive juices.
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