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 JOHNSONThere’s Michael [Jordan], then there’s the rest of us.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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WE all have to play as a team to make the world a better place
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I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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The important thing is this Just because I’m doing well doesn’t mean that they’re going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere.
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I strive on pressure.
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I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.
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When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.
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As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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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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There’s winning and there’s losing, and in life you have to know they both will happen. But what’s never been acceptable to me is quitting.
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When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.
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You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.
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So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He’s not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball.
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