How many times have your parents told you not to do things, and the next thing you know, you go do it? And you realized you shouldn't have done it.

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"My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind."

- Michael Jordan

Love

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

- Michael Jordan

Teamwork

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

- Michael Jordan

Ambition

"Earn your leadership every day."

- Michael Jordan

Leadership

"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome."

- Michael Jordan

Belief in Self

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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