Basketball Quote by Larry Bird
“You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.”
About This Quote
The quote emphasizes that taking action, even with a high chance of failure, is essential; effort and persistence increase the odds of success.
In simple terms: Take many shots; effort improves results.
Key Takeaway
Act boldly, learn from misses.
Themes
risk
effort
perseverance
confidence
Mood
determined
encouraging
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports
- business ventures
- creative projects
- public speaking
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
probability of success
growth mindset
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How many opportunities are you missing by not trying?
- What can you learn from each missed shot?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on success rates can cause fear of failure.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
