Quitting Techniques In The Movie 'Jordan To The Max'

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In the movie, “Jordan to the Max”, there are many principles that when added to someone’s daily routine could lead to success.

The number one reason people don’t get what they want is because they give up too soon. When it feels like you can’t do anything, it can be helpful to be reminded by others who have done amazing things despite the annoying hindrance of being merely human.Sometimes the real reason for quitting is a complete lack of belief that you can actually do the impossible. Show yourself you can actually do it. Go do something ridiculously hard and don’t tell anyone.Remind yourself what you’re capable of. Then keep going.

When you give it your all each day, you put your most successful self first. Whatever takes the

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