Pierce was supposed to go to the NBA, but ended up resenting the game and quitting basketball. Here is a powerful story of taking ownership in one’s life and how gratitude can shift your relationship with the past.
Pierce is an empowerment speaker, coach, and former Division I college basketball player. After losing scholarships and his father’s tragic suicide, he hit a personal rock-bottom before age 20. He has since found meaning and inspiration from trauma and now helps others do the same.
Quotes to remember:
“Everything happens for a reason; we are in charge of that reason.”
“There is good that has emerged from the bad that has happened.”
“Gratitude doesn’t mean absent of pain… it’s just seeing a fuller picture.”
Takeaways:
- When your expectations are wrapped up with your identity, not meeting those expectations can be very painful
- We can find meaning in madness when we can accept what is; avoidance is a missed opportunity to find the meaning
- #ThirtiesAndTherapy
- It’s important to have emotional safety with those you speak with
- It’s great to admit that you don’t have it figured out
- Why we need to be grateful for our hardships in some way
- We all desire significance
What you’ll learn:
- How Pierce managed basketball as it became less and less fun and more about managing others’ opinions
- What he did when he father passed away and he lost his scholarship within the same week
- The effect of wearing a mask and appearing as if he loved playing basketball
- Pierce’s acceptance of being laid off during Covid and how he found meaning
- Cultivating gratitude despite the pain
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