Even when I went to the playground, I never picked the best players.
MAGIC JOHNSONStanding on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It’s a memory I will always cherish.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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I’m from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers… it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too.
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If you’re a competitive person, that stays with you. You don’t stop. You always look over your shoulder.
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HIV changed my life, but it doesn’t keep me from living.
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Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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I started in business over 25 years ago and have found a way to build on what I’ve learned through every partnership and opportunity.
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I grew up poor, but I didn’t have poor dreams
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With businesses, you go to the same places because you like the service, you like the people and they take care of you. They greet you with a smile. That’s how people want to be treated, with respect. That’s what I tell my employees – customer service is very important.
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In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.
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I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and dont let anyone tell you you cant. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to.
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I tell you, it’s funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
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A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything.
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They said playing basketball would kill me. Well, not playing basketball was killing me.
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Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion.
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I love business. I love helping urban communities grow. I love putting people to work of color. I love making sure – like right now the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.
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