The Man Who Coached Michael Jordan AND Kobe Bryant To WIN! Tim Grover
- May 15, 2022
- 1:24:05
- Full Episode
This episode is part of our USA series, over the coming weeks you will get to see some incredible conversations with guests the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Bringing more value, more incredible stories, and more world-beating expertise.
Tim Grover is the performance expert who helped to raise the game of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to the legendary status everyone knows them for. Tim’s new book, Winning, opens the lid on what it was like to work with two of the greatest basketball players of all time. Neither Michael, Kobe, or Tim were interested in being anything except No. 1, and in this episode we're going to uncover how you can achieve that mindset too.
00:00 Intro 01:27 Confronting and learning from your dark side 17:44 How did you go from a normal job to training Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant? 34:38 Attention to detail and what made you succeed 43:37 What do successful people end up missing? 48:03 Happiness or winning at all costs, what’s the goal? 51:44 What sacrifices did you make during your career? 01:02:18 Consistency and performing at the highest level 01:04:28 Getting the best out of teams 01:08:26 Keeping the right people around you 01:10:58 Showing up is not winning 01:15:55 The impact of your work on your family 01:21:44 Our last guest’s question
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Brief Summary
Tim Grover discusses the dark side of success, obsession, and the sacrifices required for greatness.
Key points
- A Unique Perspective on Sacrifice. Tim reflects on his father's sacrifices and the impact on his life and career.
- The Dark Side of Winning. Tim discusses the emotional costs of winning and the darkness that can accompany success.
- Understanding Your Dark Side. Tim explains how confronting your dark side can lead to personal growth and understanding.
- The Power of Initiative. Taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities, as demonstrated by sending letters to athletes.
- The Obsession with Details. Success often lies in the small details that others overlook, as shared by top athletes.
- Finding Balance in Obsession. The struggle between obsession and balance is crucial for achieving true happiness.
Episode highlights
- A Unique Perspective on SacrificeTim reflects on his father's sacrifices and the impact on his life and career.“It doesn't get any darker than that.”0:34May 15, 2022
- The Dark Side of WinningTim discusses the emotional costs of winning and the darkness that can accompany success.“Winning doesn't make you heartless but it teaches you to use your heart less.”0:53May 15, 2022
- Understanding Your Dark SideTim explains how confronting your dark side can lead to personal growth and understanding.“You have to visit that place because if that place comes visits you, it will never leave.”6:54May 15, 2022
- The Power of InitiativeTaking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities, as demonstrated by sending letters to athletes.“There's nothing about me that qualifies as most.”32:11May 15, 2022
- The Obsession with DetailsSuccess often lies in the small details that others overlook, as shared by top athletes.“The separation is in the details.”41:44May 15, 2022
- Finding Balance in ObsessionThe struggle between obsession and balance is crucial for achieving true happiness.“You can't be the best at something and try to balance everything else.”45:21May 15, 2022
- Creating HappinessTim emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation for happiness in various aspects of life.“You can create happiness in multiple things in your life.”54:57May 15, 2022
- Accountability in SuccessTim discusses the necessity of accountability in maintaining success and performance.“Staying at the top is not the same as reaching the top.”1:02:09May 15, 2022
