The greatest people that ever lived were also the greatest failures. They just didn’t let those failures affect them like they do most.
Michael JordanI would tell players to relax and never think about what's at stake. Just think about the basketball game. If you start to think about who is going to win the championship, you've lost your focus.
Michael JordanOnce I get the ball, you're at my mercy. There is nothing you can say or do about it. I own the ball.
Michael JordanThere 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