In this exciting episode we sit down with NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry to discuss his unique outlook on life, his passion for pickleball, and the importance of living with purpose. Rick shares how he manages his emotions, deals with life's challenges, and continues to set goals even in his 80s. He opens up about his transition from professional basketball, his competitive spirit in new sports, and how he applies life lessons to everything he does. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and inspiration.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:09 - Rick Barry on controlling your emotions and life’s challenges

00:45 - How Rick Barry deals with life post-basketball

01:23 - Learning to let go and not dwell on the past

02:20 - Life is a rollercoaster: controlling reactions to life's ups and downs

03:14 - Discovering pickleball and setting new goals

04:06 - Competing in pickleball and Rick's U.S. Open wins

05:02 - Achieving the Triple Crown and finding a partner for mixed doubles

05:42 - The thrill of competition in different sports

07:06 - Rick’s pickleball journey over the past 8 years

09:09 - Fishing adventures and making memories in Alaska

11:06 - An unexpected bear encounter while fishing

13:18 - How Rick Barry balances competition and adventure

16:00 - Rick on broadcasting and being honest in his work

18:30 - The struggles of truth-telling in broadcasting and sports

20:17 - Rick’s thoughts on politics and the future of the country

22:10 - Defining "Living Life by Design"

24:00 - The importance of passion and always giving your best

25:09 - Rick’s legendary free-throw technique and sports philosophy

26:25 - Final thoughts and closing remarks

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