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Today's Motivational Moment

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Jim Thorpe : PA : USA | 2 months ago  
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Ten days ago, Michael Jordan was enshrined into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. When it comes to basketball greatness, Michael Jordan is usually the first name that comes to mind. And this is a man who was cut from his high school varsity team! That event and others in his life helped make Jordan the great player he became. Adversity and failure led to greatness.

"I've failed over and over in my life and that's why I succeed" - Michael Jordan.

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    Those readers are probably best represented by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. Adrian is an excellent writer and a friend. On this speech, however, I disagreed with him totally. In the interest of fair play, though, ...
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  • Posted By ahol888 ahol888 | 2 months ago
    Never quit.
  • Posted By InspectorGadget InspectorGadget | 2 months ago
    He's an inspiration. What a remarkable athlete, and what a remarkable person. I miss watching him play. Even though he is now retired, he will always be a part of the game.
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