1. He accepts failure
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something.”
2. Always try again
“…But I can’t accept not trying.”
3. Practice daily
“I set another goal…a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I approached everything step by step.”
4. Take action
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
5. Enjoy the game
“Enjoy every minute of life.”
6. Let go of expectations
“If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.”
7. Be dedicated
“He didn’t miss games. He played hurt, with pain, when he was sick. He came out and performed at an intense level. I don’t think anybody ever went away disappointed after watching Michael.” – Phil Jackson
8. Be humble
“There will be a player greater than me.”
9. Stay focused on your goals
“The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can’t let yourself be beat because of lack of effort.”
10. Leave fear behind
“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion”