This week Nick and Stu discuss the Raptors winning the NBA Championship and why entrepreneurs should learn from the player's routines and discipline.
The Authentic Entrepreneurs 1-38 Show Notes:
- Stu takes a trip down memory lane to his High School Prom! [0:21]
- Go Raptors! Introducing this week’s episode; Connecting the Toronto Raptors with Entrepreneurship. [2:13]
- “Good often gets in the way of great.” Following the process to reach the ultimate goal. [3:37]
- How the NBA Championships made Nick a basketball fan. [5:52]
- Focusing on the process and accepting the ups and downs. [6:43]
- Stu comments on the Raptors minimal celebration after their wins. No champagne?! [8:27]
- The Raptors vs The Jays. Celebrating the long journey and having a good track record. [9:00]
- Being focused and goal-oriented. The Raptors are a reflection of Kawhi Leonard. [10:18]
- There’s no I in Team. Leading together, without “superstars”. [11:20]
- The importance of having strong systems in place to move forward. [12:12]
- A message to Americans. Sincerely, Canada. [13:57]
- How Nick Nurse went from High School basketball to winning an NBA Championship. Don’t dismiss the journey. [14:50]
- Dissecting the small things and sticking to the game plan. [16:24]
- Understanding your limits and trusting your team. [17:10]
- “Good leaders make good leaders.” [18:48]
- Always focus on what’s next. [20:35]
- The “act like you’ve been there” mentality that really resonates with Nick. [21:53]
- Be humble and allow yourself to grow and learn. [22:40]
Links:
- Check out The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 12 with Alan Stein Jr here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFSc-CJaXX4&t=2s [7:25]
- Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff by Richard Carlson on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Its/dp/0786881852. [16:24]
- EPIC: https://theepiccommunity.com/ [20:37]
- Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw [23:50]
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