Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it. —Michael Jordan
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it.”

Michael Jordan retired professional basketball player, businessman

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Suzie from Tennessee  SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Love this quote very much.
Candee C from WI AUGUST 30, 2023
True! It's time to make stuff happen rather than think you can't do it!
J'nice from MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
This is truth!
Anonymous SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The path ahead sometimes needs us to dig tunnels, climb self-made ladders, or chart a new course.

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