Quotes from Michael Jordan

I've never been afraid to fail.

I have failed over and over gain in my life and that is why I succeed.

My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.

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

Once I made a decision, I never thought about it again.

It's a heavy duty to try to do everything and please everybody. My job was to go out there and play the game of basketball as best I can and provide entertainment for everyone who wanted to watch basketball. Obviously, people may not agree with that; again, I can't live with what everyone's impression of what I should or what I shouldn't do.

I just feel that my competitive drive is far greater than anyone else that I've met, and I think that I thrive on that.

Failure builds muscle, determination, and dreams.

My mentality was to go out and win, at any cost. If you don't want to live that regimented mentality, then you don't need to be alongside of me. Coz I'm gonna ridicule you until you get on the same level with me, and if you don't get on the same level, then it's gonna be hell for you.

Whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen.

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.

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.