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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]

- Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd  [23:50]

- Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987  [23:50]