Michael Jordan

"Competition brings out my best, and I thrive in that environment."

"Understanding your weaknesses is the first step to overcoming them."

"I judge myself by what I could have done vs. what I did do."

"Growth requires stepping outside your comfort zone regularly."

"The legacy you leave is far more important than the money you make."

"I've never been motivated by money; I'm motivated by challenge."

"Jealousy is a waste of time. Focus on your own journey."

"Every setback is a setup for a comeback if you're willing to work for it."

"I take pride in being someone my teammates can count on."

"Time management separates the good from the great."

"I've learned that true friends stand with you when it's difficult."

"Respect is earned through actions, not words."

"The game is my life. It demands respect."

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

"Talent is a gift, but learning is a choice."

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying."

"Champions keep playing until they get it right."

"The moment you stop striving to improve is the moment you stop being great."

"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence."

"Competitive greatness is not about being better than others, it's about being better than yourself."

"I've failed over and over in my life, and that is why I succeed."

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

"The only real failure is the failure to try."

"I demand perfection from myself and my teammates."

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up."

"Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude."

"I play to win whether it's during practice or for a championship."

"Everybody has talent, but not everybody is willing to work hard."

"Fear is the enemy of progress."