Rejection as Jordan’s Fuel

Michael Jordan got cut from his varsity basketball team as a sophomore. That rejection became

the fuel for the greatest career in basketball history. But here's what nobody tells you

about his story. Jordan didn't just work harder after that cut. He fundamentally

rewired how he processed failure. Every setback became data, not defeat.

When he missed the game winning shot, he demanded the ball again. When he retired

and came back, critics said he was too old. He won three more championships.

The real lesson isn't about bouncing back. It's about using rejection as a compass

pointing toward what matters most. Jordan once said he succeeded because he failed over and