15 Michael Jordan Quotes on Success, Failure & Determination
The greatest basketball player of all time shares wisdom on hard work, failure, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Nike commercial, 1997
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
On the difference between dreamers and doers
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
On the importance of effort
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
On overcoming challenges
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
On the value of teamwork
"If you quit once it becomes a habit. Never quit!"
On perseverance
"The key to success is failure."
On learning from mistakes
"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."
On turning adversity into advantage
"I play to win, whether during practice or a real game."
On competitive mindset
"Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you."
On dedication