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#515: Chris Bosh on How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, the Poison of Complaining, Leonardo da Vinci, and More
The Tim Ferriss Show
26 May 2021
2hr 7mins
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1 quote, 3 ideas & 1 question from each episode
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#515: Chris Bosh on How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, the Poison of Complaining, Leonardo da Vinci, and More
26 May 2021
2hr 7mins
Quote
"Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful."
Ideas
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A master doesn't just do the advanced things well, they do all the beginner things well.
Too often, when we're trying to become great, we only focus on the special things that great people do, without realizing that the most common attribute of all those that are great, is their perfection of the fundamentals.
One of the best basketball coaches, ed each season with his new players, showing them how to properly wear their socks and tie their shoe laces, in order to avoid blisters which would affect their games.
Success is a pyramid, where the basics form the foundation.
One of the best basketball coaches, ed each season with his new players, showing them how to properly wear their socks and tie their shoe laces, in order to avoid blisters which would affect their games.
Success is a pyramid, where the basics form the foundation.
1
A master doesn't just do the advanced things well, they do all the beginner things well.
Too often, when we're trying to become great, we only focus on the special things that great people do, without realizing that the most common attribute of all those that are great, is their perfection of the fundamentals.
One of the best basketball coaches, ed each season with his new players, showing them how to properly wear their socks and tie their shoe laces, in order to avoid blisters which would affect their games.
Success is a pyramid, where the basics form the foundation.
One of the best basketball coaches, ed each season with his new players, showing them how to properly wear their socks and tie their shoe laces, in order to avoid blisters which would affect their games.
Success is a pyramid, where the basics form the foundation.
2
You don't have to be loud to be a leader, lead by example.
Actions speak louder than words. The people around you see what you're doing, and your attitude and habits are naturally infectious to those around you.
You don't have to be the guy giving a motivational speech to be a leader, giving motivational performances day in day out, will influence people far further & deeper.
You don't have to be the guy giving a motivational speech to be a leader, giving motivational performances day in day out, will influence people far further & deeper.
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You don't have to be loud to be a leader, lead by example.
Actions speak louder than words. The people around you see what you're doing, and your attitude and habits are naturally infectious to those around you.
You don't have to be the guy giving a motivational speech to be a leader, giving motivational performances day in day out, will influence people far further & deeper.
You don't have to be the guy giving a motivational speech to be a leader, giving motivational performances day in day out, will influence people far further & deeper.
3
Realizing that you're always going to have some level of regret or self-doubt, helps you deal with it better.
When things go well, there are always ways you could've made more of the opportunity to do better, and when things go poorly, there are always mistakes you could've avoided.
And in any decision, there are always ways to doubt yourself.
Realizing that this is just a part of everything we're doing relieves us of trying to completely get rid of it.
And in any decision, there are always ways to doubt yourself.
Realizing that this is just a part of everything we're doing relieves us of trying to completely get rid of it.
3
Realizing that you're always going to have some level of regret or self-doubt, helps you deal with it better.
When things go well, there are always ways you could've made more of the opportunity to do better, and when things go poorly, there are always mistakes you could've avoided.
And in any decision, there are always ways to doubt yourself.
Realizing that this is just a part of everything we're doing relieves us of trying to completely get rid of it.
And in any decision, there are always ways to doubt yourself.
Realizing that this is just a part of everything we're doing relieves us of trying to completely get rid of it.
Questions
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Can you think of something where you should be more focused on the basics of?
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Can you think of something where you should be more focused on the basics of?
What else is in the episode
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Moving from being the big fish in a smaller pond to a smaller fish in a bigger pond
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Moving from being the big fish in a smaller pond to a smaller fish in a bigger pond
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How he had to retire early & reinventing himself
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How he had to retire early & reinventing himself
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The poison of complaining & looking for mistakes, not successes
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The poison of complaining & looking for mistakes, not successes
Who is Chris Bosh?
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A former professional basketball player and five-time NBA All-Star. Seeking to promote sports and education amongst youths, he set up the Chris Bosh Foundation, speaking to youths about the benefits of reading. He most recently wrote the book 'Letters to a young athlete', sharing his journey to self mastery.
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A former professional basketball player and five-time NBA All-Star. Seeking to promote sports and education amongst youths, he set up the Chris Bosh Foundation, speaking to youths about the benefits of reading. He most recently wrote the book 'Letters to a young athlete', sharing his journey to self mastery.
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