Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

This article will provide some of our favorite Michael Jordan quotes along with five factors that set Michael Jordan apart from the competition.

Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

Michael Jordan Quotes

ONE

No Remorse.  Michael Jordan is a shark in a world of dolphins.  From his teammates to his opponents, Jordan shows no remorse.  He enjoys getting under people’s skin.  This is not always negative.  Many people are motivated when others criticize them.  Teammates, like Scottie Pippen, can thank Jordan for inspiring them to become better players by holding them accountable.

TWO

Competitive Nature.  Michael Jordan is one of the most competitive people in the world.  Many people are familiar with Jordan’s reaction to losing to the Detroit Pistons.  It motivated him to start lifting weights more and working harder to ensure that the pattern would stop.  Michael Jordan’s competitiveness developed at a much earlier age.  It was his big brother, Larry Jordan, who would beat him in one-on-one battles everyday  in their backyard.  Dr. Claire Hughes explains that, “The more children upset each other, the more they learn about regulating their emotions and how they can affect the emotions of others.”  It is easy to see that Michael Jordan reaped the benefits of sibling rivalry by learning how to use losing as motivation to become better.

THREE

Dedicated Parents.  Michael Jordan’s parents were dedicated to ensure that Jordan would be successful in whatever he chose to do in life.  They were at every practice and game.  They would give Jordan tips and provide constructive criticism.  This ultimately proved how much they cared.  When a child realizes how dedicated his/her parents are, the child is motivated to fulfill his/her parent’s expectations.   The video below shows that Deloris Jordan is a competent parent that motivated Michael to become great.  Jordan's father also played a major role in his life.  Despite the fact that Jordan had won three championships, his father wanted Jordan to pursue baseball.  After his father was murdered, Jordan retired from basketball and signed with the Chicago White Sox.  Jordan did so because baseball was the only sport his father wanted him to play before he died.  This shows that Jordan was smart enough to listen to and honor his parents, enabling him to benefit from their support.

FOUR

Limited Distractions.  There was no sex scandal in Colorado, no huge press conference regarding the fact that he was leaving for South Beach, no recklessness in money management.  Jordan’s ability to focus on the task at hand has allowed him to conquer basketball as well as life after basketball.  This characteristic may have also ended his marriage: In January 2002, Juanita Jordan filed for divorce.  Jordan has stated that, “Work was a great distraction from his personal issues.”  I would have to guess that one of Juanita’s problems with Michael was the fact that he was constantly working, leaving no time for them to spend with each other.  Michael Jordan’s only distraction was one that was directly connected to his competitiveness: His gambling.

FIVE

Business First.  Michael Jordan is a professional. His first priority, when he was an active player and since he has retired, is handling his business.  This has shown through his 6 NBA Championships and his success with companies like Nike and the Charlotte Hornets.  Even his time with the Washington Wizards shows that he is not scared to fail and he is able to bounce back from disappointment.  It was recently reported that Michael Jordan is the first U.S. professional athlete to become a billionaire.  He has increased his ownership stake in the Hornets and they are now worth over $600 million, catapulting Jordan to a billionaire.

Michael Jordan's ability to focus, the way that he prioritized business, his dedicated parents and competitive nature are factors that have contributed to his success ultimately allowing him to live a life of victory.  Use these Michael Jordan quotes to motivate you to live the victorious life that you deserve.