“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” – Albert Einstein
Email“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots. I’ve lost almost 300 games. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge
Michael Jordan was known for his great skill and leadership, and it’s easy to find some great clips of some fantastic dunks. But what also make Jordan great was that he never gave up. Where other players may have been content taking a foul, Jordan always looked to get even more, as exhibited by these great plays:
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
