Muhammad Ali's Six Core Principles
Learn more about the leading tenants around which Muhammad Ali's life and legacy are framed.
The foundation of Greatness
The Muhammad Ali Center tells the story of Muhammad Ali around the six core principles that defined his life – Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality.
Six Core Principles
CONFIDENCE
Belief in oneself, one's abilities, and one's future
CONVICTION
Having courage to stand behind a belief, despite pressure to do otherwise
DEDICATION
The act of devoting all of one's energy, effort, and abilities to perform a certain task
GIVING
To present voluntarily without expecting something in return
RESPECT
Esteem for, or a sense of the worth or excellent of, oneself and others
SPIRITUALITY
A sense of awe, reverence, and inner peace inspired by a connection to all of creation and/or that which is greater than oneself.