Quotes from Michael Jordan

In reality, I never want to grow up.

Being Michael Jordan means acting the same as I always have.

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

I do not have a problem, I enjoy gambling, but I think people are trying to make it seem like I have a problem, because people really don't know.

Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight.

In any investment, you expect to have fun and make money.

I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.

I won't have any competitive instincts in any sports, other than golf. I can't see being competitive in sports any more.

My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline.

It's a habit of mine now, noticing labels, logos, shoes.

One day, you might look up and see me playing the game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

I never feared about my skills because I put in the work. Work ethic eliminates fear. So if you put forth the work, what are you fearing? You know what you're capable of doing and what you're not.

If you do the work you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life.

Anything can happen if you are willing to put in the work and remain open to the possibility. Dreams are realized by effort, determination, passion and staying connected to that sense of who you are.

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.

Failure makes me work even harder.

I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.

I'm not a Twitterer, I'm not a twerker, I'm not a Facebooker, I'm not nothing. I'm old school.

Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.

If you don't back it up with performance and hard work, talking doesn't mean a thing.

I wasn't really a work conscious type of person.

The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.

Confidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business.