Michael Jordan

"I've studied my craft my entire life, not because I'm obsessed with winning, but because I love it."

"Confidence allows you to progress without fear."

"You have to be humble enough to know you're not the best but good enough to know you can be."

"The reality of life is that evolution is slow, so you adapt and survive the best way possible."

"I want my kids to appreciate what they have, but also understand the importance of hard work."

"When I leave this game, I want to feel like I've left everything out on the court."

"My mindset is that I want to put everything I have into my craft."

"I've never been the best at anything except basketball, and I shouldn't have to be."

"The worst thing that can happen is not losing, it's not trying."

"I think I've had a pretty good run, and I expect to continue to improve."

"Winning gives you confidence, but losing gives you wisdom."

"I'm not thinking about what I'm going to get next. I'm thinking about what I need to accomplish."

"People always say, 'You don't know what competitive is.' That's because they're not around the type of excellence that I live."

"Limits, like fear, are often just illusions we place on ourselves."

"The game taught me everything I needed to know about responsibility."

"I've always been someone that rises to the occasion."

"There's a difference between willing to fail and willing to sacrifice."

"You have to monitor your own performance to stay on top."

"I think that's what makes me successful is my willingness to give everything I have."

"The bigger the stage, the better I play."

"I respect people who act on their convictions with integrity."

"You develop strength through sacrifice and suffering."

"At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about who you'll remember."

"I've learned that pursuing your passion is important, but patience is equally vital."

"Financial freedom is nice, but freedom of the mind is priceless."

"Greatness requires discipline and an unwavering commitment to excellence."

"I never felt pressure from external sources, only from within."

"The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop being the best."

"Character is what takes over when you're too tired to function."

"I've always believed in giving back to the community that shaped me."