Michael jordan Quote by Edward B. Burger
““I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. —Michael Jordan””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 1995
Repeated failure builds resilience; each missed shot teaches lessons that lead to eventual success.
In simple terms: Failure teaches resilience and leads to success.
Key Takeaway
Embrace failure as a teacher.
Themes
resilience
perseverance
growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- personal development
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
psychology
learning from mistakes
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe personal setbacks as growth?
- What habits turn failure into future wins?
A Different Perspective
Success still requires skill and opportunity beyond learning from failure.
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