Basketball Cheers

It was a failure and he talks about it in second motivational book “Rebound Rules” by Rick Pitino and Pat Forde. He says that it forced him to rethink about his entire career plan and his ten year, fifty million dollar contract. He chronicles his series of personal and professional setbacks including an unsuccessful stint witht the Boston Celtics, the tragic deaths of two brothers-in-law (one who died in the terror attacks of 9/11), and the loss of an infant son. Coach Pitino tries to explain how adversity can create new opportunities to gain a better perspective on life and work. He offers advice on not “Chasing money and then find success” that if you have “Success the money will be like it’s shadow”. He takes lessons from on and off the court and applies them to “life”. It’s the advice about executing an new strategy when life doesn’t go according to plan that spoke to me. Usually, motivational books are about someone’s success, but this book is how to deale with success, but profe …

The athletes, spectacular plays, passion and focus on winning the game are always a joy to watch! To be a drafted in the NBA, best players must be able to dribble, shoot, pass, play defense, rebound and block shots. Professional players must have all these skills. In other words, you must be skilled at the fundamentals. To be considered a complete player, you must have mastered all the fundamental skills of basketball. What it takes to become a good basketball player can be compared to being successful in business. To be successful and profitable in business, entrepreneurs must be an “All Pro” in sales and profitability! You must study and become a student of the game. Likewise, you must know your clients, business, industry and the competition! You must work hard and do what it takes to succeed! You must beat the competition! You must overcome adversity. NBA All Stars are no different! How does a NBA All Star compare to a profitable and successful entrepreneur? First, pro players are …