25 Quotes From Michael Jordan That Guarantee Success

22. Make Success Happen

Jordan was always a proponent of making his success happen, saying, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” As a senior in high school, Jordan made the McDonald’s All-American Team before winning a North Carolina University scholarship. He was the ACC Freshman of the Year for his team, the Tarheels, and helped carry them to the 1982 NCAA Championship. Jordan made the winning shot.

In addition to playing basketball, Michael studied geography. He ultimately left college early to play for the NBA, but he later returned to finish his geography degree. Even though MJ never used the geography degree, completing it follows his value of never giving up. He also set an example for kids to set their sights on a college education, not just sports.