I’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
MAGIC JOHNSONI’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
MAGIC JOHNSONIf you hate to lose, you do whatever you need to do to make sure you’re business is successful.
MAGIC JOHNSONOn his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
MAGIC JOHNSONAssists is what Earvin is all about. That’s what my whole life has been, assisting others.
MAGIC JOHNSONMy father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were – they still are – great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too.
MAGIC JOHNSONMost people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
MAGIC JOHNSONWhen I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was going to have to deal with day-to-day.
MAGIC JOHNSONIn life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.
MAGIC JOHNSONI was around when my father finished the last payment of his house.
MAGIC JOHNSONI wouldn’t do the ‘Magic Hour’ again, but I would do TV again. The ‘Magic Hour’ is not me.
MAGIC JOHNSONThe 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.
MAGIC JOHNSONI 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.
MAGIC JOHNSONI think you just have to keep knocking down doors, you have to keep being aggressive, and even if somebody says ‘No’, then you have to knock on the next door.
MAGIC JOHNSONI 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 JOHNSONAny guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
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.
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