Careers Quote by Michael Jordan
“I missed 9000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games and missed the shot to win the game 26 times.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN Documentary "The Last Dance", 2020
Acknowledges repeated failures before ultimate success, emphasizing perseverance and learning from mistakes.
In simple terms: Failure is part of the path to greatness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace setbacks, keep trying.
Themes
perseverance
resilience
growth
sports
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- sports performance
- public speaking
- coaching
- team leadership
Key Concepts
mindset
learning from failure
determination
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn repeated failure into motivation?
- What support helped you persist?
A Different Perspective
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