Episode 232 - From Pro Athlete to Entrepreneur with Jeremy Lin and Patricia Sun
Jan 10, 2023
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Jeremy Lin, the former NBA star known for his impressive rise during Linsanity, now balances his sports legacy with entrepreneurship as he grows JLINN LLC. Joining him is Patricia Sun, a committed entrepreneur focused on business transformation. They discuss the pressures of public success and the importance of faith and humility in shaping their identities. The conversation touches on navigating pride, the power of love in community building, and finding joy in purposeful work, all while embracing a mindset of abundance over scarcity.
Jeremy Lin highlights the importance of grounding one's identity in faith rather than public perception or athletic success.
He emphasizes that faith-driven entrepreneurship should focus on using business opportunities to serve a greater purpose aligned with one's values.
Deep dives
Identity Beyond Fame
Jeremy Lin reflects on the pressures and challenges that accompanied his rise to fame during the 'Linsanity' era. The immense popularity brought not only acclaim but also the burden of expectations, making him question the true meaning of success. He emphasizes the importance of grounding one's identity in faith rather than in public perception or achievements in sports. This realization prompted him to explore deeper questions about purpose and his role beyond basketball.
Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship
Lin discusses the concept of faith-driven entrepreneurship, expressing that it involves viewing business opportunities through a spiritual lens. This mindset led him and his team to approach endorsements, partnerships, and media engagements thoughtfully, ensuring alignment with their values. He highlights that their goal was not to seek fame or wealth, but to use their platform for a greater purpose. By remaining authentic to his faith, Lin illustrates how entrepreneurship can become a meaningful extension of one's life mission.
The Importance of Rest
Both Jeremy and his sister-in-law Patricia share insights on the necessity of rest in their entrepreneurial journey. They recount experiences of burnout, illustrating that a drive for success can lead to exhaustion if it isn't counterbalanced by periods of rest and reflection. They acknowledge the cultural pressure to constantly achieve, particularly as Asian Americans in a competitive industry. Ultimately, they stress that true motivation should stem from joy and love rather than obligation or fear of falling short.
The Power of Community and Humility
Lin underscores the significance of surrounding oneself with individuals who can provide honest feedback and maintain accountability. He credits his team and family, especially Patricia, with keeping him grounded amidst the accolades and pressures of fame. They discuss the challenge of pride in achieving success and emphasize that humility and grace are crucial in navigating fame. By allowing trusted voices to speak into their lives, they cultivate a community that helps them stay focused on their values and mission.
When you think of the accomplished basketball player, Jeremy Lin, you may not picture an entrepreneur right away. But after Linsanity took the world by storm, the young star had to think of himself as a brand as well as an athlete.
Fast forward to today and Jeremy is still balancing the two worlds, especially as he grows his company, JLINN LLC.
Over the years, Jeremy saw the transformative power businesses can play in communities. Mix that with the desire he had to steward the success he has had as an athlete, and you’ve got a perfect recipe for an entrepreneur.
Originally aired on our Faith Driven Entrepreneur Asia show, Jeremy Lin and his business partner, Patricia Sun, talk about the Linsanity journey that made him a superstar, why he’s stepping into entrepreneurship, and how he and others can fight pride and stay rooted in Christ.
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