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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Michael Jordan: The Life
Book • 2014
This biography, written by Roland Lazenby, delves into the life of Michael Jordan, from his early days in North Carolina to his rise as a global ambassador for basketball.
It covers his growth from a skinny rookie to a legendary player and business icon, highlighting his ruthless competitiveness and insatiable drive.
The book draws on Lazenby's personal relationships with Jordan's coaches, friends, teammates, and family members, as well as interviews with Jordan himself, to provide a detailed and compelling portrait of the man behind the myth.
It covers his growth from a skinny rookie to a legendary player and business icon, highlighting his ruthless competitiveness and insatiable drive.
The book draws on Lazenby's personal relationships with Jordan's coaches, friends, teammates, and family members, as well as interviews with Jordan himself, to provide a detailed and compelling portrait of the man behind the myth.
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David Senra while discussing Michael Jordan's approach to the game and his focus on practice.
David Senra while discussing Michael Jordan's approach to the game and his focus on practice.
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Mentioned by David Senra to emphasize the importance of listening in achieving success, referencing a quote from Michael Jordan.
David Senra to emphasize the importance of listening in achieving success, referencing a quote from Michael Jordan.670 snips
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David Senra as a biography of Michael Jordan, highlighting the importance of mental strength in achieving success.497 snips
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Mentioned by David Senra as a biography that impacted his life, highlighting the importance of practice.
David Senra as a biography that impacted his life, highlighting the importance of practice.257 snips
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Mentioned by David Senra as a potential subject for his podcast, highlighting his leadership style and success.
David Senra as a potential subject for his podcast, highlighting his leadership style and success.
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David Senra - The Hard Way Is The Right Way - [Glue Guys, EP.10]
Mentioned by David Senra to illustrate Michael Jordan's emphasis on the importance of listening for success, drawing a parallel to Henry Goldman's approach.
David Senra to illustrate Michael Jordan's emphasis on the importance of listening for success, drawing a parallel to Henry Goldman's approach.105 snips
#253 Henry Goldman (Goldman Sachs)
Mentioned as a source for information about Michael Jordan's life.
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Michael Jordan
Mentioned by Preston Pysh and Stig Brodersen as the number one selling book on Michael Jordan.
TIP159: Billionaire Michael Jordan - with Roland Lazenby (Business Podcast)
