What is the process of maintaining, initiating, and guiding yourself towards a motivational behavior? Every action that a human being does is because of motivation in them. From drinking a glass of water to reduce your thirst to reading an informative book to gain knowledge, everything we do in our lives is because of motivation.
In our daily lives, motivation describes why we do something. Precisely, it is the primary driving force behind all of our actions. But where does the driving force come from? Well, to answer this, we have several factors in evaluating on. People get inspired or motivated by a leader, good deeds, autonomy, and most importantly, by different influential personalities.
And the mentioning of influential personalities, two great and highly influential superstars, Michael Jordan and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, are sure to come under the limelight. Both these men have massive fan following because of their inspiring personalities.
Michael Jordan
The person who inspired millions of people by his playing style and both on-pitch and off-pitch character, Michael Jordan, is a brand in himself. Considered as one of the best in today’s generations of stars, Michael Jordan isn’t only a basketball player but a famous and successful businessman, entrepreneur, spokesperson, and brand.
He holds several records and international fame because of his inspiring and fascinating character. He is the only player to win the scoring title and DPOTY in the same season. Moreover, he is the wealthiest athlete in the world, with a whopping net worth of $1.6 billion. In addition, he also holds the awareness of being NBA’s Most Valuable Player, 2-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner, NCAA National Championship, and 10-time All-NBA First Team, just to name a few.
Besides everything, there are tons of inspirational quotes by Michael Jordan that have become a source of motivation for others. So, with this being said, here are the best Michael Jordan motivational quotes that would move you to do something great in life.
Motivational Quotes by Michael Jordan
Do you wish to feel motivated in life? Well, read all of these inspirational quotes by Michael Jordan that would certainly leave you in awe.
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
(Michael Jordan)
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
(Michael Jordan)
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.”
(Michael Jordan)
“My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.”
(Michael Jordan)
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
(Michael Jordan)
“If you quit ONCE, it becomes a habit. Never quit!!!”
(Michael Jordan)
“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.”
(Michael Jordan)
“Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”
(Michael Jordan)
“The key to success is a failure.”
(Michael Jordan)
“To be successful, you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don’t isolate.”
(Michael Jordan)
“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
(Michael Jordan)
“I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.”
(Michael Jordan)
“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot… when you think about the consequences, you always think of a negative result.”
(Michael Jordan)
“Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That’s truly about the game, and in some ways that’s about life too.”
(Michael Jordan)
“Champions do not become champions when they win an event, but in the hours, weeks, and months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely a demonstration of their championship character.”
(Michael Jordan)
Motivational Quotes by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Another rock-solid character that has touched and motivated millions of people globally is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. As a young child, he had a rough patch of life, being involved and arrested multiple times for fighting and theft. Furthermore, he inherited fighting skills from his family as both his father and grandfather were professional wrestlers. In addition, his grandmother was a pioneer of Polynesian Pro Wrestling.
He is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, actor, producer, and influencer. His acting career has scaled his image of a pro actor. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has starred in nearly three dozen movies, bringing a good round of $10 billion worldwide. Moreover, his 2000 autobiography, The Rock says, was at the No.1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list.
Over the years, he has inspired and motivated millions of people with his living style and a positive mindset. Let’s view some of the rock motivational quotes.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Quotes
Here are some of the quotes from the rock that would motivate you to do the extraordinary in life. So without any further ado, let’s get started with the Dwayne Johnson quotes.
“Success isn’t always about ‘Greatness’, it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“When You Walk Up To Opportunity’s Door: Don’t Knock It. Kick That Bitch In, Smile and Introduce Yourself”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“I Like To Use The Hard Times in The Past, To Motivate Me Today”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“I’ll never, ever be full. I’ll always be hungry. Obviously, I’m not talking about food. Growing up, I had nothing for such a long time. Someone told me a long time ago, and I’ve never forgotten it, ’Once you’ve ever been hungry, really, really hungry, then you’ll never, ever be full.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“The road to success and greatness is always paved with consistent hard work. Outwork your competitors, be authentic, and above all else. Chase your greatness.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“The wall! Your success is on the other side. Can’t jump over it or go around it. You know what to do.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“You don’t need directions, just point yourself to the top and go!”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“The first step to achieving your goal, is to take a moment to respect your goal. Know what it means to you to achieve it.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“Think back five years ago. Where you’re at today. Think ahead five years and what you want to accomplish. Be unstoppable.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn’t open. The only thing I had was cracks. I’d do everything to get through those cracks – scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it’s as big as a garage.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“There’s no substitute for hard work and getting out there and busting your butt at whatever it is. Nothing comes easy. You can overcome so much just through hard, focused work.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“Attitude and enthusiasm play a big part in my life. I get excited about the things that inspire me. I also believe in laughing and having a good time.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“I can hold my own when it comes to burping. I’ve got a good feeling that I could win a championship.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
“My mom cleaned toilets for a long time, and she’d seen a lot of terrible things, but she was still the strength of our family. And there are women like that all across the country – all around the world – who show that type of fortitude.”
(Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson)
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