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If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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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

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I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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