Michael Jordan's Wisdom Found in Rare Interview

[@Malitubee]

“ To win you gotta lose , to be successful , you gotta have something that’s not successful “

[@ikechiihemeson6023]

Notice how intentional he was about not using the term “failure” vs “not successful”

[@Malitubee]

@@ikechiihemeson6023 I noticed that . I wish he would release a book where he’d drop all kind of gems like this

[@GenericYoutubeCommenter241]

I remember his cologne.

[@dwightbailey6366]

That's the problem with the NBA players today. They don't want to experience what comes along with losing FIRST before you begin to win.

[@LaidBack--]

No. The problem is they want to be glorified for their "stats" and want that to supercede their failures of accomplishing what the main goal of the game is supposed to be. Win.​@@dwightbailey6366

[@risefm001]

MJ is and will forever be the GOAT. The humility and wisdom on display here is just lost on so many modern players.

[@jrlingerfelt]

Agreed!

[@hr8052]

Giving him a box of cigars, is the trade off for doing the interview.

[@bigtae3307]

They say he lost to him on the course 3:50 😂

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@bigtae3307 ??

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

“cigar” is literally one of the hashtags on this video

[@TheCuttyBrown]

He has everything else

[@Trey_W]

XD

[@satchvanjohnson41]

He's also very articulate and intelligent. What an amazing player and person.

[@MVuke84]

This is the best answer that any athlete could give about being called the best ever. MJ had amazing parents who raised a great human being

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@MVuke84 Agreed!

[@bpsactclass2218]

You realize that he had children out of wedlock, got mad at Sports Illustrated when they revealed he had kids because it hurt his "good boy" image. While Jordan was doing NBA commercials about Magic & AIDS, Jordan was participating in the very same sexual activities that Magic did. MJ has been sued by many women over the years, and Jordan never denies the sexual relations he had with them. MJ was a great player, but not the person you want your daughter to marry.

[@leq6992]

Yeah they were great, especially MJ's dad. Other than the fact he basically rejected Mike throughout his entire childhood, favoring his older sons. Until it became obvious that Mike was his meal ticket. Oh, and the fact that he raped his own daughter. Other than those things - great dad. Jordan pretty much became the greatest sportsman in history (and most psychopathic competitor) to win his dirtbag father's acceptance.

[@tombrady8943]

First time I met Jordan was 20 years ago on a golf course. MJ walked up to the 1st tee box in silky GOLD colored pants with a big smile and shook my hand very politely and said to me, “Remember this…Whoever has the GOLD makes the rules!” Dude is so EPIC!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@outlander234]

That's actually reality of our society.

[@pinnacle4616]

What about the second time you met him?

[@AmberSantana-is3dq]

You must be white cause he ignored his own race

[@lucid.manifestt]

Are you black? Or white? I heard he’s not like that to black people. Especially regular people. Heard he was an ahole

[@Vipa567]

@@pinnacle4616 the hotel room later than night

[@dagmonrabal7547]

There will never be another Michael Jordan in the nba 🎉

[@jasonholloway4162]

Just like it will never be another @dagmonrable7547 in the world. Same concept

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

Of course not.

[@younglove3362]

Thank God

[@Metroboom808]

Lol If you could only see the future.

[@jasonmoser8957]

in any sport for that matter

[@lev887]

One of the greatest interviews ever, period. R.I.P. Mr. James Jordan.

[@rasheedrashad6831]

This is the most revealing interview he's ever done.

[@imuSama3]

For real, great job to the interviewer to treat him like a person and a friend, and not like the international mega celebrity that he is.

[@jrlingerfelt]

I thought so, too. It's his best one. The full interview is good because it has some stories but all the wisdom is right here.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

This is why Michael Jordan is *MY GOAT!* Of course he had to be arrogant, strong and a leader on court but off court, this dude is a *LEADER* and even as a young boy i recognized this *STRENGTH* in jordan that reminded me of my own father.

[@joecola6487]

We witnessed the golden age of the game .. and of life . Mj United people .. just like our fathers did . May they Rest In Peace .

[@pierovittori1076]

Larry Bird is just as much in every department. Plus his father took his own life when Larry was still a very young. I think they are very close when it comes to human skills and intellect

[@leonardobraynen1524]

​@pierovittori1076 thx for that info. I didn't know that about Bird's father. I respect Larry Bird highly both on and off the court. Tough, highly intelligent and ruthless. It's just Jordan is held higher in my eyes that's all. Am sure Larry is higher in your eyes. It's all subjective.

[@HeartBrains]

MJ is THE EMBODIMENT of true sportsmanship. He's amazing at what he does, tried something else at his height of his career, and got back and win another 3-peat. His wisdom in terms of sports is brilliant.

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@HeartBrains Agreed!

[@carloizquierdo3313]

The Greatest Basketball 🏀 Player Of All Time. 🐐 period

[@3joewj]

No player compares to Jordan. He's in a different league. Great role model for us 80s and 90s kids.

[@jrlingerfelt]

Agreed! He was one of a kind!

[@solutions553]

Micheal was cut early as a young man..that IDs him with SO MANY OF US..we appreciate his success..and understand him..the work required to get where he is..thanks Mike for the excellence...we can all try, " to be like Mike"...!!

[@footballstarp]

He was relegated to JV while still a freshman bc of his height nothing major

[@dovetales3]

I agree with Michael. Life is teaching you to expand your perception.

[@borisdodgingbullets]

Dude loves his parents and doesn’t hesitate to show them respect at every turn!

[@swatisquantum]

Wow this interview is a hidden gem.

[@xgengx7530]

MJ never went to diddy parties, hes the GOAT

[@ACGBOOTS]

🙄🥱

[@Jiujitsuspecialist]

​@@ACGBOOTS Lebron did

[@BalkanGeopolitics2]

Man some of u Americans pull up stuff so abruptly it's goddamn annoying. That goes even for those who grew up with American culture. Some grew up outside of USA yet watch so much American stuff they talk the same rubbish way or think same stupid way... Jesus Christ

[@sob_jjb7646]

Different leagues bro he’s old school diddy diff generation from him but bro Micheal Jordan is a multi billionaire you can’t jus get rich with out the elite’s permission Mj done something’s to stay rich

[@rudyrudisill8378]

Nah he definitely was throwing his own with magic and dennis

[@rizzodefrank]

MJ is goat of sport. He changed the league, took an American business worldwide, elevated what business thought about sports figures. Every sportsman no matter the discipline owes their level of comp to MJ.

[@EdSug]

It’s a great interview. It’s not rare it’s on KZbin. Worth watching the full version

[@jrlingerfelt]

Agreed!

[@WormGerm1234-l1v]

"if you want something to change.. something else has to change." If you learn this, you need nothing else.

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@WormGerm1234-l1v yep!

[@bradleyboyer9979]

This is an old interview, but it captures MJ very well. I grew up just outside of Chicago in the 80s and 90s. It's hard to overstate how much impact this guy had on my life. "Hero" doesn't even begin to describe it.

[@GODInTheWax444]

Bro you're not telling no lies. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago in the 80s and 90s and Jordan was just everything to us back then. I can still hear Marv Albert yelling "JORDAN!!!". The good ole days I tell ya. When they won that first title it was a magical time.

[@thecontextualist]

He's so goated that my Chicago buddies used to tell me stories about driving by his house just to see the gate with MJ on it and I would sit there like I was listening to The Hobbit.

[@grasz]

Black jesus.

[@tsaint8302]

Stop worshipping false Gods. He put a ball in a basket, im sure uou do something better than him.

[@Arokosaki]

​@@tsaint8302 Life has different realms. MJ is a God of the Basketball Realm. Your point is not incorrect...but Let them enjoy it.

[@eduardsondeguzman9421]

MJ was so blessed to be raised properly by both his Mom and Dad and to be guided by the best coaches in sport. Not all players go through the same path. But the best thing about MJ is he absorbed and applied all their teachings, in sport and in life. We should never compare one athlete to another. Each have their own background, upbringing, and paths. Let’s just enjoy them when we can.

[@jrlingerfelt]

Agreed!

[@hmpereira1]

As a Knick fan, this guy robbed of countless moments of joy, as his era was probably one of the best eras for Knicks basketball. I hated him with a passion in the beginning. Started respecting him after a while, and in the end I was just grateful for having the privilege to watch one of the greatest athletes of all time in any sport.

[@jaysonb.6669]

Don't worry us Pistons fans got countless moments of joy seeing him whooped on the court lol. But mad respect & God bless him.

[@jrlingerfelt]

He's done very well as a business man, he's always challenging himself.

[@EZduzit7]

@@jaysonb.6669he averaged over 35 PPG against your Pistons, but congrats on having a better TEAM in the 80s than the Bulls 🤡

[@richprokop5155]

​@jaysonb.6669 How many rings GOAT MJ got?? 6... How many your boy Isiah got?? 2... DAMN...

[@RobertLeroy-k8q]

Same as my dad,Biggest Knick fan ever

[@TheDailyNewsBuzz]

Great interview from Jordan!

[@herogebrial]

This interview is legendary

[@jrlingerfelt]

I thought so, too. It's his best one. The full interview is good because it has some stories but all the wisdom is right here.

[@Staypuft1981]

People might not understand that Michael’s intensity is the most human thing there is

[@sanusisopinionandthoughts6776]

A real winner, champion, and warrior

[@electroniccornbread]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing this. Simply lovely.

[@jrlingerfelt]

You're welcome. It's his best interview. The full interview is good because it has some stories but all the wisdom is right here.

[@DavidsonHangOfficial]

Thanks for posting this. Good stuff!

[@jrlingerfelt]

Glad to hear!

[@HeadsUpSportsShow]

As a kid that grew up watching Kobe listening to Mike makes me think of him so much! Its amazing the memories someone can bring back to you in the similarities of personalities! Thank you MJ you are a role model and an inspiration to many! God bless u 🙏🏻

[@quantumbeauty777]

I’m so mad he cut Jordan off when he was passing wisdom from his dad @ 3:10 !!!! That was about to be the best part of the whole interview!!!!! What a fool 😢

[@tinnelledwards6895]

I wish i coulda set down and had a cigar in an interview with these 2 i love this, Mj my favorite player!!! The GOAT!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hiawathaclemons]

Listening to him and Obama are my inspirations for articulation and immaculate pronunciation in any conversation.

[@jrlingerfelt]

They're very good

[@bokehintheussr5033]

I'm English and my sport is football, but as a kid I became a fan of basketball because of this man. Not only the GOAT in basketball, but also imo the GOAT of all athletes. No one has ever been so obviously the greatest ever at their sport.

[@CleverDowed]

America thanks you for this statement. His parents we all need to thank, God bless

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

Tiger Woods is the real greatest athlete of all time

[@tarekelias463]

You guys never heard of Pelé. The god of football, the greatest Sport

[@CleverDowed]

@@tarekelias463 you know better.

[@CleverDowed]

@@oxfordbambooshootify you know even better. He is a hack cheater drunk

[@lafayettedickens6236]

Jordan's perspective is enlightened, and interesting and I find him to be very articulate, intelligent, and comfortable in his own skin.

[@jrlingerfelt]

Very much so

[@confidentfitboss]

Man this a good interview. Thanks

[@jrlingerfelt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Michael-j5y5k]

Watching MJ was a privilege...a blessing. So much entertainment as well as inspiration. Lamar Jackson got that today. It's a privilege and a honor to watch that kid play.

[@cem2337]

Michael Jordan your parents had you be humble and keep your nose clean.And that's why me and every kid on the south side of Chicago looked up to you and idolized you. I was one of those kids and I mean everyone loved M,J

[@jrlingerfelt]

Well said!

[@hanselito2416]

You're looking at a guy who wasn't always the best but he proved himself to be the best. somehow, probably against all odds in his mind. He has blessings, we all do if we cultivate them. Lebron knows.

[@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90]

This is great.. good to see this and hear it. Closets we will get but we can accepte th3 message

[@B1LLBILL]

“The best news that sells in today’s world…is negativeness” FACTS BARS

[@DemarisDontae]

Blessings on Blessings 🙌

[@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90]

This is great.. when you giving up some how this can be the message you needed to hear

[@ezk9026]

Jordan is the GOAT on and off the court!! Freaking Legend!

[@craigh5631]

Awesome interview!! The GOAT is an amazing person!!

[@therogueliker]

Humble as he is. The realest, greatest of all time 🙌

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@therogueliker agreed!

[@Unforgivensaint07]

No one will ever be more popular than MJ

[@chaseskelliter231]

This was absolutely excellent

[@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90]

54 years of age micheal is great. Very sad how some of get hit with pain and hurt and miss out on these messages but if you survive you can still be here to catch th3se blessing

[@12yearsa57]

@@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90 where did you here he was 54? Do you live in 2016?

[@EldaTrucker]

Mike ain’t no damn 54 lol. Drafted in 84/85 that would make him 14 when drafted lol

[@officialtbhoops]

MJ is 61 now. He must’ve meant this interview was done when he was 54.

[@ILoveTeles]

MJ is so thoughtful, and not surprisingly, a very deep person

[@MilošAleksić-u1z]

Of course you’ll get MJ for a interview when there’s cigars involved. Great interview!

[@darkdojo]

There is always great conversations over the length of a cigar

[@knoname7778]

The greatest to ever do it!

[@jkbawlson391]

The goat is and will always be humble.

[@JoeHienSia]

Love it. Thank you MJ

[@jrlingerfelt]

You got it!

[@digitaldigital-x6r]

MJ wisdom is remarkable

[@ProficienC_TIME]

Greatest mentor ever

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@ProficienC_TIME Agreed!

[@RydenStone-s8w]

We love you micheal

[@tonymontana1996]

My bachelor party in Vegas in 2018 ended up with my fiance leaving me and my parents kicking me out of the house ---- I was so deeply fkt up and remember what Jordan's dad told him, to 'turn a negative into a positive'. I heard him say that over and over on my old Michael Jordan DVD's. I was living such a negative event out that the only thing I could think of was to 'turn this into a positive.' I ended up marrying my fiance and I'm not over 6 years sober. Jordan is the GOAT

[@Rey-j6b]

Jordan era was the best era in nba. No doubt. Today's nba is hard to watch now for me

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@Rey-j6b agreed!

[@risefm001]

The 1990s was my favorite decade of the NBA. Sure, I was growing up as a kid and teenager during those years. But the game was so pure and peak during this time.

[@georgewright937]

Stepping out of the spotlight is a skill and great humility in and of itself

[@leogolive]

His Airness. MJ💪🏾

[@IykeDerek]

After 20 years Jordan is still beating Lebum in popularity contest, accolades and GOATNESS

[@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90]

Micheal is young he is 54.. life can be great if you are hard working and get these kind of blessing

[@seanskywalka5172]

He's 61

[@madpaperr]

@@seanskywalka517261 correct

[@authentictalkpodcast]

You still have time to delete this

[@WarriorsPainValcanoQuest90]

@seanskywalka5172 good bye..

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

😅​@@authentictalkpodcast

[@anthonyrunnels4073]

God bless you brother

[@dohenyaudio]

Thank you MJ!

[@jrlingerfelt]

You got it!

[@darkroom5534]

Needed this. Going through a serious brain injury. This is useful

[@ThatDudeLuc]

Get well soon

[@rey8102]

Thanks for sharing

[@jrlingerfelt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Destiny11wwww]

333💎 1. Avoid the feeling of regrets 2. Remain humble 3. Consider both positive and negative consequences of your decisions 4. Don’t take it personal who cares about people’s perceptions 5. Take a negative transform it into a positive and don’t be afraid to fail

[@thaghost5841]

The way hes holding that cigar the whole interview speaks volumes.

[@Life_of_a_Trillionaire]

⛽️

[@ysk4443]

Care to explain ?

[@thaghost5841]

@ysk4443 the least I can say is CLASS.

[@stephen9906]

@@ysk4443 it’s just a dumb comment and he thought he was real clever and smart and sophisticated for seeing that. The man just likes the whole cigar in that way if he held it a different way you would not say he’s less of a person.

[@thaghost5841]

@@stephen9906 alright...yu got me🤣

[@ramonvillaster609]

THE IRONY IS, none of what MJ is saying will really matter if he was a mediocre player. He's able to say things and people listen to his words because he was great at what he does which was basketball🙏

[@torrencesmith1725]

No he's great at playing basketball and has elite BB Ball IQ. As a gm owner and or coach not so much!

[@onelife6671]

Great respect for this man

[@maryrozycki8524]

MJ, will always be the GOAT..

[@braviafeed]

This is what a mature retired athlete sounds like.

[@CurtainSync]

Jordan’s wisdom in this video is very reminiscent in some of Miyamoto Musashi’s philosophy.

[@gwilson664]

@ 3:47 "keep your nose clean", that's gonna age like the meme.

[@joecola6487]

Look at his pointer finger on his right hand . You can tell he broke it several times doing what he loves . I love the game . Can’t stand the current NBA . We got the greatest .

[@K0KID-r6p]

The thing about MJ he's incredibly talented and super intelligent He deserves all the accolades and respect plus hes a Billionaire

[@mitchcooper781]

Awesome to see MJ be so candid. Love this interview! Cool guy.

[@aaronhutchcraft2288]

Lebron...will never go above u MJ...the closest competition would have been Kobe😔..but sadly that chapter has ended...how long have ppl talked about Russell, and Wilt(?)-your legacy wont end so soon...but thank you..for showing your humble side in this clip...we needed that.

[@tomc1266]

He's great example to follow , anazing player and person . Much respect 🙏

[@gav321]

I like the way Mike speaks about LeBron. All that being said I think there has been no other player to ever come close to Jordan's style, beauty and effectiveness in the game of basketball

[@lukeplays7991]

Kobe Bryant. I believe he was just as good as Jordan or right under him

[@Rgvjr]

This is why he is the goat… can you imagine Lebron giving such a humble and introspective interview….

[@jayr6839]

Lebron lives rent free in your head 😂

[@ghostridersnr]

Lebron is a man child compared to Michael

[@jayr6839]

@@ghostridersnr He lives rent free in yours too 😂

[@ghostridersnr]

@@jayr6839 such a good come back bro

[@Jagger02]

​@@ghostridersnrperfect comeback. LeBron outhere inhabiting places

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Sir my uncle has also played basketball while when he is in academic 🌹❤️🇺🇸

[@Eric-qh7is]

When MJ talks, I listen, simple as that

[@jrlingerfelt]

@@Eric-qh7is me too

[@CeBme]

​@@jrlingerfeltreally.... what do you learn

[@rebelmind654]

MJ and Kobe sound so similar

[@swatisquantum]

Dude that’s what I thought.

[@val770]

That’s what just shows how influential Michael was to Kobe’s life even in his personality

[@rockfresh1993]

Kobe issa a clone

[@AwetisticlyPerfect]

@@rockfresh1993was

[@ayoungmind1]

both ISTP

[@leonardcollins8122]

I would say he's earned that! Hope he can get it.

[@aronvarga5325]

MJ for President!

[@johnaugsburger6192]

Yes, I like this part of him, these insights that we didn't know. He stands miles above the politicians we have now. You darn right, I'd vote for him.

[@swatisquantum]

well he’s the President of Charlotte Hornets..there’s a track record there.

[@jasminthelemaque]

What a man a real alpha ❤

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Hello Jasmine.... Michael Jordan is my fave basketball player of all time. Let's talk about how great this man is. How can I reach you? You have email?

[@thecigar8]

@@leonardobraynen1524😂😂

[@chrisbrooks9118]

Actually he's an Omega.

[@IsaacRodriguez-v5y]

Hes a apex not a alpha lmao apex is bigger top of the top

[@HowelltheHustler]

@@leonardobraynen1524 great move! lmao

[@Tianmengliu]

Yeah he’s the goat. GOAT wisdom right here

[@joshuablack8221]

The one and only true GOAT 💯🔥

[@bluecheckmiya]

I remember seeing this one a couple of years ago

[@alphaofalphas8121]

Considering Jordan didn't play ball for long, he was well on his way to being a great ball player. If he chose baseball early on, I'm sure we'd remember him as one of the GOATS of baseball. Because his heart would make it happen!

[@canyonsuede]

on and off the court MJ is an interesting man

[@EstebanCuellarHansen]

great to do something to learn and apreciate the fundamentals

[@RAZASHARP]

IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE SOMTHING...SOMTHING HAS TO CHANGE!!! THATS LIKE THE #1 THING PEOPLE DONT KNOW!!

[@gabetorresx]

Man, he's the best

[@blacktopballer7385]

That’s why Michael Jordan is the G.O.AT. Your greatness will speak for itself. You don’t have to announce it

[@Chris-pm8qp]

😔 I lost my Dad at 32 as well but he always had some great advice that helped me over time. He was born in 1947 so these words resonate with me.

[@jrlingerfelt]

Thank you for sharing! My grandfather was that for me.