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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

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Michael Jordan
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: February 17
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Failure makes me work even harder.
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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.
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There was never any fear for me, no fear of failure. If I miss a shot, so what?
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