The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself be beat because of lack of effort.- Michael Jordan

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Champions do not become champions when they win an event, but in the hours, weeks, and months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely a demonstration of their championship character.- Michael Jordan

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I would tell players to relax and never think about what's at stake. Just think about the basketball game. If you start to think about who is going to win the championship, you've lost your focus. - Michael Jordan

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Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night.- Michael Jordan

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My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.- Michael Jordan

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I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.- Michael Jordan

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There are no shortcuts—everything is reps, reps, reps. ― Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.- Michael Jordan

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Make it happen.- Michael Jordan

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We all fly. Once you leave the ground, you fly. Some people fly longer than others.- Michael Jordan

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