Some people want it to happen...

Michael Jordan’s quote — “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” — captures the difference between dreamers and doers.

At its core, this quote is about the power of action. Many people want success or change — they admire it from a distance, talking about what they’d like to achieve someday. Others go a step further and wish for it — they imagine the rewards, they hope for luck, or wait for the right circumstances. But neither wanting nor wishing brings results. Only those who make it happen — through hard work, discipline, and persistence — turn dreams into reality.

Jordan himself embodied this mindset. His legendary success didn’t come from raw talent alone; it came from his relentless drive to practice harder, to push past failure, and to never be satisfied with “good enough.” The quote reminds us that achievement is not about desire or luck — it’s about effort, consistency, and determination.

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And it’s action — not desire — that separates those who dream from those who achieve.