Before we start, I want to share a powerful quote with you. It is by Michael Jordan, and it goes like this: "I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I have been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Now, you might think, "But I am not Michael Jordan! So how can I be like him?" Well, the truth is, you do not have to be Michael Jordan to be successful. You have to be dedicated, disciplined, and determined.
Let us start with dedication. Dedication is when you are passionate about something and are willing to put in the time and effort to make it happen. For example, let us say you love playing soccer. If you're dedicated to getting better at soccer, you will practice every day, even when you do not feel like it. You will watch videos of professional soccer players to learn new skills. You will even go to a camp during the summer to get extra training. That is dedication.
Next, let us talk about discipline. Discipline is when you do what you need to, even when you do not feel like it. For example, let us say you want to get better at math. If you are disciplined, you will do your math homework every night, even if you are tired or you would instead be playing video games. You will also study for your math tests, even if you are not in the mood. That is discipline.
Finally, let us talk about determination. Determination is when you do not give up, no matter how hard something is. For example, let us say you are learning how to swim. If you are determined, you will keep trying, even if you are scared or not very good at it. You will keep going to swimming lessons and practicing in the pool until you can swim across. That is determination.
So, now you might be wondering, "How can I apply all this to my life?" well, It is simple, pick something you love doing and practice it every day, even if you do not feel like it. Furthermore, keep going when things get complicated. Remember Michael Jordan's quote: "I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
YOU ARE A MIRACLE. LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE.
