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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 people chasing a certain body type. But what I’ve learned through years…

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Why Your Mental Health Matters

There has been a significant shift in the conversation surrounding mental health, with athletes playing a role in breaking down stigmas and raising awareness. From professional sports leagues to Olympic champions, athletes are speaking out about their struggles with mental health, inspiring me and others alike around the world to prioritize their well-being, and encouraging…

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Filed Under: Athletics, Life Lessons, Work/Career/Business Tagged With: Mental Health

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Sources of Inspiration – How the women in my life have shaped me

My mother was the first to spark my passion for sports. We used to watch basketball games together all the time, and we were huge Boston Celtics fans. It was really that bond that fueled my determination to play the game. And as I reflect… I’m reminded of the many remarkable women who have shaped…

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Start with Consistency

Success requires good habits and good habits are formed by cultivating consistency. My parents, teachers, and coaches taught me that anything can be achieved through consistency, but it doesn’t mean consistency is the easiest thing to maintain. I still have to continue cultivating it in my everyday life. When the alarm goes off, sometimes it…

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Filed Under: Life Lessons Tagged With: Consistency, Success

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Why Pivoting is Essential to Sustainable Growth

A common question I get asked is how I’ve been able to pivot my career from pro basketball player to nonprofit founder to president of the G League, and my answer is simple. We’re always changing. It only makes sense that our output or career path may change along with those internal changes. That’s the…

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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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Filed Under: Life Lessons Tagged With: Achievement, Goal, Habits, New Year, New Year's Resolution, Purpose, Success

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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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Why Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month Matters for Leaders

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how expected it is for men, especially those in leadership, to put our heads down and keep going. You focus on your work, your family, and your responsibilities. You do what needs to be done. And if something’s ...

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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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