I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that's precisely why I succeed. —Michael Jordan
“I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that's precisely why I succeed.”

Michael Jordan retired professional basketball player, businessman

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brechlin from morgan hill California AUGUST 30, 2021
inspiring it motivates me so much before a game.😊😊
Harvey Jones from Texas AUGUST 6, 2019
Man an important statement for young folk and old.
Chandra from TX AUGUST 13, 2017
Fantastically inspiring
Sheila from Spring Hill,Florida APRIL 27, 2017
Great way to get that next Michael Jordan's ATTENTION!! ^0^
Gordon Wells from Elizabeth City, NC JANUARY 28, 2017
We cannot succeed at anything if we are not prepared to fail--Perfect example--a young child stands at least one more time than he falls
Sarah from Arkansas  JANUARY 28, 2017
Made me gasp and smile before my coffee
KENNETH from CALGARY,AB JANUARY 26, 2017
Never give up !

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