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Applying lessons learned on the court (and behind the scenes) to life, career, and business

Athletics is a business, and it’s a training ground for life. During my athletics career, I learned about teamwork, interacting with all kinds of people, the process of change, handling setbacks, building a team, and more. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or business professional, you’ll find ways to apply these lessons to your life.

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The Power of Community and Giving Back

When people ask me how I’ve gotten to this point in my life and career, all I can say is, “I am a product of everyone who’s helped me.” That is the absolute truth. I believe in the power of community and how doing for others and others doing for you is how we move…

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Walking into the New Year on Purpose

As we enter a new year, I find myself in that familiar space of reflection and resolution. The energy of a new year symbolizes not just moving forward in time but moving forward in our journeys. We can use everything we’ve learned from the previous year as a guide for the upcoming one. Everyone seems…

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Embracing Success: The Importance of Pausing Before the Next Play

In the world of basketball, every move is calculated and every play is deliberate. This is an ethos I lived and breathed – moving and pushing for the next thing. But it wasn’t without reflection that we pushed forward. I remember being on the court and whether we won or lost, I couldn’t help but…

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The Transformative Power of Reading

Life’s journey is filled with challenges and obstacles. I gain inspiration and motivation from a number of different sources–my personal board of directors, my family, and my faith all provide me with deep wells of support. Beyond that, reading has served as a source of guidance, knowledge, and inspiration throughout my adult life. I never…

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Work-Life Balance Begins with Just One Word: Intentionality

I’d like to preface this by saying, I am by no means an expert in work-life balance. Though I strive to honor the people and things that are most important to me as well as my own needs, I sometimes miss the mark. In those times, I do my best to take a step back,…

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Why Everyone Needs a Mentor to Surpass Their Goals

Mentors are great assets in helping us reach our goals. They bring experience, wisdom, and knowledge to the table that can guide us through challenges, overcoming limitations, and achieving our goals. I think of them as our personal coach. They can also provide a sense of comfort and reassurance that no matter what, we’re not…

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Abdur-Rahim

You might know me as a former NBA athlete. During my 12-year career as a pro athlete, I played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings. I was also a member of the U.S. Olympics Men’s Basketball Team that won gold in 2000.

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What Sports Taught Me About Health, Discipline, and Showing Up—for Life

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but let’s be honest, this conversation should never be limited to just one month or just one group of people. For a long time, we’ve treated physical fitness like it only belongs to athletes or ...

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Keep It 100% – Where Passion Meets Purpose 

When I look back on starting Future Foundation with my wife, DeeDee, and my sister, Qaadirah, in 2001, our mission remains unchanged. We saw students with remarkable talents who simply needed consistent support and someone who believed in ...

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