How badly do you want something? How hard are you willing to work? | Marques Johnson | TEDxUCLA

Five-Time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson looks at the value​ of hard work, setting goals, and uncovers the transcendent value of setting goals​ for yourself​, and for society at large. Hall of Fame basketball player Marques Johnson, born February 8, 1956, went on to become one of the most distinguished players in NBA history, where he was a five-time all star. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@country2citylady]

I'm sending this to my grandson. Thank you. Hard work is an extremely important topic.

[@billyc.9378]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@ShunyamNiketana]

This is a good talk. Now I know the cause of the injury. It's too bad that happened, and I'm sorry for the tragic loss of his daughter. I saw MJ play in college, and I read the same Street & Smith's basketball yearbooks. He's been a talented, skilled TV analyst and was a very, very good all-around player, and that includes playing some guard in the pros. He was quick and fast and very explosive. The anecdote about Richard Washington is very poignant and very honest from both viewpoints. Both were very talented. Marques was driven.

[@ramonasands962]

I really enjoyed this Marques. I'm going to show it to some young people. Self-motivation & goal setting is a good thing. I think too many of our youth, and adults, just kind of wander through life., no real direction & no one to emulate or teaches them. By the way, my dad worked as a welder at Todd Shipyard in Long Beach. and also worked 3 jobs! Experience, Strength, & Hope!!!

[@EPICTACULAR]

That’s the GOAT, Marques Johnson 🏀

[@helenhenson907]

I enjoyed your presentation

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