“I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now.”
Magic Johnson“When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone.”
Magic Johnson“God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her.”
Magic Johnson“I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.”
Magic Johnson“As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time.”
Magic Johnson“No one plans to get sick or hurt - I certainly didn't - but most people will need medical care at some point in their lives.”
Magic Johnson“My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man, I am a vegetable man anyway. And I also get a lot of rest. That's the key I may be up early, but I'm in bed early too.”
Magic Johnson“I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.”
Magic Johnson“I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.”
Magic Johnson“I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles.”
Magic Johnson“I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now.”
Magic Johnson