Quote by Michael Jordan

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution b

Summary

In this quote, the speaker explains that as a highly competitive person, they find golf to be a suitable activity. They appreciate how golf humbles them by constantly reminding them of their limitations whenever they feel they have achieved something significant. The speaker suggests that this aspect of golf has diverted their energy and competitive drive away from basketball. Essentially, golf serves as a constant challenge and motivator for the speaker, prompting them to continuously strive for improvement.

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