Larry Bird Quotes

I always believe someone somewhere is working harder than me and that motivates me to work harder, give 100%.

I always think it's because of you know hard work, hard training. And if Susie's training hard, you know, why can't I train hard to get a world record. I'm doing the same thing.

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

I know what it takes to get to the top.

What I can tell them is the way you become an Olympic champion is to start working now. I tell them why it's always worth it to put the time and effort into something you want to be good at.

The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves.

You must find something that you deeply love and are passionate about and are willing to sacrifice a lot to achieve.

My father really told me, seriously, if you want something, you can have it, but you may have to work harder than anyone else around you.

To be the best, I had to work harder than everyone else.

One of the things Mother said to me, 'You want this, you're going to practice.' And I know how to practice.

I remember hearing Will Smith, back when he was just a rapper, saying, 'When all the other rap stars are in bed, I'm practicing my rapping.' I try to be like that. There is always something to improve.

You have to work really hard to be first place in life.

Without ambition, drive and the willingness to make sacrifices, I don't think you get anywhere.

The secret behind success isn't as much of a secret as people think. It's pretty simple. It's working as hard as you can to accomplish what you want.

I can't tell you exactly why my work ethic is the way that it is, but I know that I will always work harder than anyone else I know.

I'm the champion, and to stay ahead, I have to work harder.

I have a goal to be the best player every time I touch that floor. Just be the best me.

I can't tell you how many times I had opportunities to do other things and went and golfed because I wanted to be the best.

You should always be dedicated and know that, if you strive to do something, you can achieve it.

If you work with determination and with perfection, success will follow.

Ambition is important. Of course you can't get anywhere without talent, but there are a lot of talented people. To succeed, you have to be the most ambitious talented person.

Whatever you want to do with your life, you really got to want it. And if you want it, and you work hard, it will happen.

You can do anything if you set goals. You just have to push yourself.

When you are not practicing, remember somewhere someone is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win.

How you looked was not important. It was what you did and how you did it. Decide to do it and then do it the best way you can.