Basketball Quote by Michael Jordan
“There have been times when I have failed. But there have never been times when I thought I would fail”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN documentary "The Last Dance", 2020
Acknowledging past failures while maintaining confidence in future outcomes.
In simple terms: I admit I failed before but never expected to fail now.
Key Takeaway
Believe in your ability despite setbacks.
Themes
confidence
resilience
self‑belief
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- career challenges
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What past failure teaches you most?
- How do you balance confidence with realistic assessment?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may blind you to needed preparation.
![“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)
