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One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002 and won a NBA Championship in 2017.

Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard and trained up and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures.

Dive right into this special episode and learn more about this former NBA’s life changing call from Kobe.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Matt Barnes
Matt shares his background
Living in California
Growing up with drug addicted parents
Navigating racism
Gaining acceptance through sports
Dealing with labels
Learning to fit in any room

[05:16 - 19:33] Mastering the Mental Game

Matt’s thoughts on parenthood
Everything was trial and error
Seeing the effects of drugs and sickness
Having the Cannabis talk
Making sure kids hear it from YOU first
Matt’s experience growing up
Matt talks about the moment he began pursuing the NBA
Realizing the natural talent
Working harder in college
Making it in any big league
Dealing with being cut
The game is 90% mental
It’s the mental game that made Kobe and LeBron tick
Focusing on being a start in your own role
The importance of understanding the long game
You have the tools, don’t give up too early
Top 3 most memorable moments in the league
Making it
The moment of finding his footing
Taking the NBA experience into the business world

[19:34 - 28:42] Former NBA's Life Changing Call from Kobe

Matt’s relationship with Kobe
Starting into the league with Kobe
The goal is to guard this guy
The Ball Fake
The call that changed everything
Setting the scene of the interview
Getting the call from Kobe
Invited to be a Laker
From competitors to brothers
Hanging out off the court
Breaking the walls down
Seeing the other side of a person
Matt tells a story of Kobe
Wanting people to know you beyond the sport
A word from our sponsor

[28:43 - 36:06] From the Court to the Business World

Matt talks about stepping into the business world
Getting in late in the game
Getting his kids into the podcast space
Networking with me at an event
Deciding to make smart investments
Only the things you believe in
Hopping on and increasing value
What’s coming next for Matt
Disrupting your space
Focusing on investments

[36:07 - 42:37] Closing Segment

How relationships led Matt to success in the business space
The ability to connect dots
Examples of partnerships and team ups
All about who you know
Surround yourself with people smarter than you
How to engage with Matt
Links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It was another humbling experience, you know, but like I said, it really made me hungrier. Like, I know… what do I need to work on what I need to do to get there? So that's really kind of where I developed my work ethic.” - Matt Barnes

“What people don't understand is once you get to that top level, whatever sport it is, or whatever profession it is, 90% of the game is mental.” - Matt Barnes

“We went from like teammates and respected competitors to two brothers, because we would hang out all the time off the court.” - Matt Barnes

“You have to disrupt whatever space you're in to really kind of make any money or any noise.” - Matt Barnes

Resources Mentioned:

https://athletesvscancer.com/
All the Smoke Podcast

Connect with Matt on Twitter and Instagram.

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