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Remember, all of this is my opinion and if you disagree with it, totally cool.
The first thing I think about when I hear the word Professional is: SportsI think about Michael Jordan. When I was growing up, I played a ton of basketball. YMCA stuff, junior high stuff, high school stuff and I even put my hat in the college ring for a briiiiiieeeeeeffff time. While I was on my bball journey I always thought of MJ. For Christmas one year I received a Michael Jordan book, a starting line up figure and basketball from the Michael Jordan restaurant in Chicago. I was interested in Michael Jordan, to say the least.
-However, I didn't really learn anything from MJ until I was 27years old. This dude is the epitome of professional. Here are a few of my insights about a true pro:
1. In one chapter of the book I received about Micheal Jordan, the author ask Michael why he wears suites to and from all the Bulls games. I thought I had Jordan's response pinned even before I turned the page. My answer, "Because Mr. Book writer dude, the court is where I conduct my business." Nope. Wrong. Jordan's response went something like this, "Sometimes people will only get one look at Michael Jordan. I want them to see me at my best. Win or Lose."
-Roger that.
Now, before all you go out and buy 3 piece Armani suites lets look at this for a moment. The way I took this little quote was: a) Wow I've never thought of it like that before. b) Conduct yourself like it really does matter.
YOLO: you only live once, is a big saying right now. Folks latch onto it and use this rap lyric as an excuse to go Hog Wild and do anything they please. I mean really, like we are going down on the Titanic!
I say we focus on our Journey and how our journey impacts others. Ask yourself this: What type of impact are you going to have on people? 3 piece suite and stepping out of a limo or tattered clothes, smelling like alcohol and cigarettes, and sleeping on a side walk? You do have a choice, ya know?
2. Quotes:
- "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
- "My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."
- "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
- "I've always believed that if you put in the work the results will come. I do not do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, I can expect half hearted results"
**don't be a keyboard ninja and sharp shoot MJ. I know he isn't perfect. I know he has made mistakes in his life and cheat on his wife and had "girl friends". I ain't judging him or condoning what the dude does. All I am saying is you can learn from a Pro. Because lets face it, there are a lot of talented people out there... but then Everyone knows who Michael Jordan is.
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