You can’t explain much in 60 seconds, but when you show Michael Jordan, you don’t have to. It’s that simple.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that sometimes you don't need to explain things in detail, especially if the thing you're showing is already really well known and impressive. When you show someone like Michael Jordan, a famous basketball player, you don't have to spend a lot of time talking about him because everyone already knows how amazing he is. It's that simple.
About Phil Knight
Phil Knight is an American billionaire and the co-founder of Nike, Inc. He has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to his alma maters and other institutions. He was part of the track and field club at the University of Oregon and later co-founded the global sports company with his former coach, Bill Bowerman.
More quotes from Phil Knight
You can’t explain much in 60 seconds, but when you show Michael Jordan, you don’t have to. It’s that simple.
American billionaire and co-founder of Nike
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American billionaire and co-founder of Nike
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American billionaire and co-founder of Nike