Enjoy every minute of life. Never second-guess life.- Michael Jordan

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There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either.- 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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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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There are no shortcuts to any place worth going – Beverly Sills

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Yesterday's shortcuts are today's nightmares. The race is quicker when we're stricter. Keep your eyes on today, and declare what you may. ― Mark O'Brien

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Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That’s truly about the game, and in some ways that’s about life too.- Michael Jordan

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