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 JOHNSONIf people around you aren’t going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they’re dragging you down, get rid of them.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.
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I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I’m talking about just for the league itself.
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It’s a burden trying to keep a secret. It’s hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out.
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Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
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Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
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I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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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 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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Anything I would do, I would have to be me. That is how it would work.
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If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to use every connection you’ve got.
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When 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.
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Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
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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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You either have to be great or you have to be bad to get a good pick.
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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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