Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time and is arguably one of the greatest athletes in history.

He dominated the field from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s, leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and winning the “Most Valuable Player” title five times. In 2009, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. And in 2016, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

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While it’s clear that Jordan is a naturally gifted athlete, much of what has made him so successful is his mindset. He forced himself through hard work and always faced challenges head on. He has given his all in everything he has ever done. With his acrobatic dives and dunks he had almost unparalleled skills, but his authenticity, sympathy and humility were the qualities that made him a cultural icon.

Jordan has a remarkable ability to inspire and motivate through his words. His strength, dedication and belief in hard work are reflected in many of the quotes attributed to him over the years. Here are the 12 of his most motivational quotes to really make you think about what it takes to be successful and get you moving towards your goals and dreams.

In case of failure:

“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost nearly 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been entrusted to hit the winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again.” again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.” — Michael Jordaan, Nike culture: the sign of the Swoosh (1998) by Robert Goldman and Stephen Papson

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan, I can’t accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence (1994) by Michael Jordan, Mark Vancil and Sandro Miller

About teamwork:

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” — Michael Jordan, I can’t accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence (1994) by Michael Jordan, Mark Vancil and Sandro Miller

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On Overcoming Limits and Fears:

“Never say never. Because boundaries, like fears, are often just an illusion.” — Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame introduction address (2009)

About becoming who you are meant to be:

“Look me in the eye. It’s okay if you’re scared. So am I. But we’re scared for different reasons. I’m afraid of what I won’t become. And you’re afraid of what I could become. Look at me I won’t let myself end where I started I won’t let myself end where I started I know what’s inside me even if you can’t see it yet Look me in the eye I have something more important than courage I have patience. I will become what I know I am.” –Michael Jordan,”Become legendary“ advertisement (2013)

On the importance of core skills:

“You can practice shooting for 8 hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, you will only get very good at shooting the wrong way. When you master the basics, the level of everything you do will rise .” — Michael Jordan, The return of the champion: How great athletes recover, reflect and re-ignite (2016) by Jim Afremow

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On never giving up:

“Some people want it to happen, some want it to happen, others make it happen.” — Michael Jordan

“My dad always said it’s never too late to do something you want to do. And he said you never know what you can achieve until you try.’ –Michael Jordan,”A humble Jordan learns new truths” (1994) The New York Times

On goal setting:

“You have to expect great things from yourself before you can do them.” — Michael Jordan

“I take everything one step at a time… I had always set short-term goals. When I look back, each step or success led to the next.” — Michael Jordan, I can’t accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence (1994) by Michael Jordan, Mark Vancil and Sandro Miller

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About playing to win:

“I play to win, whether it’s in training or a real match. And I don’t let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.” — Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan’s Unofficial Guide to NBA Success (2013) The Bleacher Report

On creating change in the world:

“The problems we face did not arise overnight and will not be solved tomorrow, but if we all work together we can promote greater understanding and positive change and create a more peaceful world for ourselves, our children, our families and our communities.” — Michael Jordan (2016) The Undefeated