Diving into the life, lessons, and greatness of Giannis Antetokounmpo  from Mirin Fader's book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion

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1:45 - Daily Reminder

We’ve got to make the most of today. Tomorrow is not promised

3:25 -  Motivation

It’s hard to be motivated when you have everything. When your life is good. I didn’t have a choice. I had to be motivated.

6:20 - The Change

Let’s do something with our lives so we can never have to do this again

7:45 - Find a Sanctuary

Basketball was the only way Giannis could forget about everything happening in his life. He told me when he plays, the problems are gone. And he’s happy.”

10:00 - Nigerian Proverb

However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source - Nigerian Proverb

11:20 - You'll Never Be Ready

I know I’m not ready. I have a lot of work ahead of me. But I’m not afraid. I will give everything on the court, in the gym. And I will prove to the Milwaukee Bucks that they made the right choice.


13:20 - Kobe's Advice to Giannis

Be serious until the last time you play basketball. You have to have that killer mindset. That mindset that you will not be beat. That you will outwork everybody.”

You always gotta be a kid. A kid uses fantasy. You can see a kid being creative, playing with two rocks and playing around with them. When you’re a lid you always wanna learn. You ask question. Why did I do this? Why am I sitting in the passenger seat? Why am I going to school today? You’re always asking questions. Be a kid.

19:45 - The Thought

What if we all went to sleep and woke up and we were back where we started?

23:10 - Mindset

It’s human nature to want to relax, but you can’t relax. You have to get back into killer mode.

28:45 - One Final Note

Fate can start you at the bottom. Dreams can take you to the top.

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