I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
Michael JordanRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success requires consistent effort without shortcuts.
In this quote, Michael Jordan emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work in both practice and performance. He suggests that one cannot simply rely on talent or switch commitment on and off; continuous effort is necessary to achieve success, pointing out that shortcuts rarely lead to lasting achievements.
Themes
Hard WorkDedicationSuccessEffortShortcuts
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, I shared this quote by Michael Jordan to inspire my colleagues to stay committed to our project.
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