Today is one of the days I look forward to every year. And I might get called a nerd or a dork for it, but I know when Michael Jordan's birthday is. The man is 47 today and while some would just "Ho-hum" over that, this man holds s special place in my heart and mind.
Sure, he's a great basketball player, and we're going to celebrate that a bit later, but to me he showed me the way of believing in myself and getting motivated to achieve the goals and dreams I have in my life. And if you didn't notice, Check Monday's blog and you'll see I'm on my way to achieving some of them.
I mean, check the message that MJ put out throughout his career, it was always hard work will get you what you want. Like this commercial...
Yep, that pretty much sums it up. The man revelled in being told he couldn't do something. Just look back at his history. The guy was cut from his high school team as a freshman and it only pushed him to get that much better. Another cliff hanger... I'm going to tell you to keep reading and watching because that same guy makes an appearance in a minute...
But more on being motivated by "Calling McFly Chicken..."
I'm sure we all need some sort of positive enforcement and MJ delivered that for me. Let's just say the childhood isn't one that I'd want my kid to grow up in, so I buried myself in the Bulls and everything MJ. He showed me the way. Showed me to work hard to get what I wanted. Now, living where I did it just so happened basketball was a way of life, so that helped and got me engulfed in sports and playing basketball.
By the time I was old enough to start thinking about playing high school ball at my glorious high school, I was tall and nerdy. So that never panned out, but I still use that same work ethic and pushing myself to get tot the next level.
And when all the hard work pays off, it makes it that much sweeter. Michael had that in Chicago. Yes I remember where I was on June 12, 1998. Watched this moment with one of my best friends...
And at the end of the playing career, where do the greatest of all time go? You guessed it the hall of fame. That's where he was last July. And he showed with his words just how much failure can be used as motivation. Take what you learn from losing and pick yourself up and don't let it happen again.
Here's Part 1 of his speech.... Note who the first person he mentions is... Batman aka Scottie Pippen.
Here's Part 2 and Part 3. Believe me, you want to watch. Promises to play when he's 50. Never say Never!
Alright people, that's all on an MJ Tribute. Wait, the Nussie Hunter is on this too? Oh my! Yep, remember back in 2003 when Mariah did her tribute to MJ at the NBA All-Star Game? Well if you don't, take a look...
Yeah, she looked good back then. Even donning my main man money's jersey...
Hope I did my man justice! MJ ALL DAY!
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