Michael Jordan

Quotes are word for word from the source.

• Action over fear

  “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying”

  Our noteDiscussing the pursuit of excellence in his book.

• Power of teamwork

  “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.”

  Our noteReflecting on the difference between individual skill and collective success.

• Knowing when to quit

  “When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense of 'to prove something' as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away”

  Our noteAnnouncing his first retirement from the Chicago Bulls.

• Success through failure

  “I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

  Our noteExplaining his success in a Nike advertisement.

• Step by step goals

  “I set another goal ... a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I approached everything step by step.”

  Our noteDescribing his method for achieving long-term success.

• Overcoming perceived limits

  “Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion”

  Our noteClosing his Hall of Fame induction speech.