You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that. Michael Jordan More Quotes by Michael Jordan More Quotes From Michael Jordan I've never lost a game I just ran out of time. Michael Jordan nba inspirational sports 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. Michael Jordan volleyball practice dog The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game. Michael Jordan pain basketball sports I can never stop working hard. Each day I feel that I have to improve. Hardwork...Determination...I gotta keep pushing myself. Michael Jordan each-day basketball determination Authenticity is about being true to who you are, even when everyone around you wants you to be someone else Michael Jordan being-true authenticity want I've had tendinitis since college. Michael Jordan college You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise. Michael Jordan eight basketball practice I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. Michael Jordan inspiring motivational inspirational My best skill was that I was coachable. I was a sponge and aggressive to learn. Michael Jordan sponges aggressive skills I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results. Michael Jordan basketball motivational positive A leader can't make excuses. There has to be quality in everything you do. Off the court, on the court, in the classroom. Michael Jordan classroom quality leader The best come from the worst Michael Jordan worst The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best. Michael Jordan athlete successful mind My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline. Michael Jordan body basketball mind All I knew is that I NEVER wanted to be AVERAGE. Michael Jordan wanted average I'm not a Twitterer, I'm not a twerker, I'm not a Facebooker. I am a ... nothin' ... I'm old school. Michael Jordan old-school school My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try.' Michael Jordan father-son fathers-day dad People ask me if I could fly, I said, 'yeah....' for a little while. Michael Jordan nba basketball inspirational If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. Michael Jordan inspirational-sports confidence basketball So, the next time you're out working on your game and they pass you the rock, don't just take it to the hole. Take it to the next level. Don't just bend rims. Bend expectations. Let them see you and feel you and by the very virtue of your love, the truth in your game, they will hear you. Let your game speak. Michael Jordan rocks basketball attitude
