Nine Thousand Missed Shots
I've missed more than nine thousand shots. I've lost almost three hundred games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot — and missed. I've failed over and over and over again. And that is why I succeed.
Michael Jordan
American basketball player and NBA icon.
All moments: Michael Jordan
- In the Flow of Perfection — Michael Jordan
When I'm on the court, I don't think. I just play. It's a state where you are completely in the moment.
- Time for a New Beginning — Michael Jordan
Business requires the same approach as basketball. You must know your role, learn every day, and never settle.
- Competitive Heart — Michael Jordan
I compete not only on the court. I compete in everything. In practice, I will even try to beat you at ping-pong.
- A Champion Never Stops Trying — Michael Jordan
I have missed 9000 shots in my career. I have lost approximately 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. And I keep trying.
- Through Pain to Greatness — Michael Jordan
I was cut from the basketball team in high school. I looked at that list and started crying. But it made me hungry.
- End of an Era — Michael Jordan
I wanted to retire at the peak of my game. I gave basketball everything I had.
- Victory Demands Sacrifice — Michael Jordan
I wake up at 6 every morning and train. During practice, I play like it's a game. I don't take days off.
Related moments
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Business Is Art — Pharrell Williams
Success doesn't come overnight. It's the result of hard work, passion and patience
- Moving Toward Better — Jon Batiste
Don't stop till you get enough. Enough is not money. Enough is joy and satisfaction
- The Challenge to Be Better — Paul McCartney
I'm never satisfied. I always think how to make it better, more interesting.
- Believe in Your Music — Ray Charles
Believe in yourself and in your music. That's what matters for success.