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Michael Jordan

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan is saying that his many failures, including missed shots and losses, have been a regular part of his basketball career. He believes that experiencing these repeated setbacks is the key reason he ultimately became successful.

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