#nike

In the 'Nike Economy,' there are no standards, no borders and no rules. Clearly, the global economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States. ↗

— John J. Sweeney

#borders #burma #china #clearly #economy

We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour. ↗

— Philip Knight

#company #end #fitness #focus #making

When something poses as obstacle to you,surmount it and use it as a miracle to move on to greater height. ↗

— Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

#conqueror #ifeanyi-enoch-onuoha #inspirational #life #living

Every man is the craftsman of his future, whether he hone it himself or allow fate do it. ↗

— Ogwo David Emenike

#create-your-future #define-your-future #fate #future #inspirational

Love isn’t a series of slogans like “Just do it,” “It’s the real thing,” or “Go ahead, stick it in my butt.” Love is much more than that. Love is also a logo. I know, because I have it tattooed on my ass. ↗

— Jarod Kintz

#humor #logo #love #nike #slogan

Education is for freedom - freedom from mental slavery. ↗

— Ogwo David Emenike

#education #free #freedom #inspirational #mental

Fear breeds cowardice, and cowardice compels bravery. ↗

— Ogwo David Emenike

#coward #cowardice #fear #hero #heroism

I have learnt from the politics of my great country, Nigeria that there is nothing wrong with the heads of states, but there is something wrong with the state of the heads. ↗

— Ogwo David Emenike

#leadership #mindset #nigeria #ogwo-david-emenike #politics

The day after I turn pro, Philly gets a call from Nike. They want to meet with me about an endorsement deal. Philly and I meet the Nike man in Newport beach, at a restaurant called the Rusty Pelican. His name is Ian Hamilton. I call him Mr. Hamilton, but he says I should call him Ian. He smiles in a way that makes me trust him instantly. Philly, however, remains wary. Boys, Ian says, I think Andre has a very bright future. Thank you. I'd like Nike to be a part of that future, to be a partner in that future. Thank you. I'd like to offer you a two-year contract. Thank you. During which time Nike will provide all your gear, and pay you $20,ooo. For both years? For eacvh year. Ah. Philly jumps in. What would Andre have to do in exchange for this money? Ian looks confused. Well, he says, Andre would have to do what Andre has been doing, son. Keep being Andre. And wear Nike stuff. ↗

— Andre Agassi

#money

When Nike says, just do it, that's a message of empowerment. Why aren't the rest of us speaking to young people in a voice of inspiration? ↗

— Naomi Klein

#inspiration #just #just do it #message #nike