In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.
MAGIC JOHNSONWhen I’m under the gun and I’ve got pressure on me, I don’t panic. I look for the right solution, and then I go for it.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
-
-
If you’re a competitive person, that stays with you. You don’t stop. You always look over your shoulder.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
I really want people to know that I’ve worked hard, very hard, to get to where I am today.. this didn’t just happen overnight.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
For me, it always goes back to something I learned in basketball.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
You also have to research your competition.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
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.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
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.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
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.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
Larry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That’s what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight on the Lakers, on our team.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
Assists is what Earvin is all about. That’s what my whole life has been, assisting others.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house.
MAGIC JOHNSON -
The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.
MAGIC JOHNSON