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Chris Bosh, Les Snead, Scott Oberg, Bob Bowman, and Dominique Dawes on Sports and Stoicism

Jul 13, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Chris Bosh, a two-time NBA champion, emphasizes the grit needed in athletics as outlined in his book. Les Snead, GM of the Rams, shares insights on the pressure of decision-making in sports. Scott Oberg discusses using Stoicism to conquer injuries and adversity, while Bob Bowman highlights the need for stillness in high-stakes performance. Dominique Dawes reflects on the struggle with perfectionism and the vital role of family in an athlete's journey. Together, they explore resilience, teamwork, and the true meaning of success.

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Intro

5min

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

11min

Focusing on Team Unity and Goals

9min

Unlocking Health: The Journey of Biological Understanding and Mental Wellness

3min

Lessons from Setbacks: Growth in Sports and Life

22min

Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health and the Athlete's Pursuit of Perfection

4min

Beyond Traditional Success

11min

Community and Competition: The Stoic Approach

3min

Today’s episode features some of the best interviews on Sports and Stoicism from the podcast. Ryan talks to NBA star Chris Bosh about his book Letters to a Young Athlete and the importance of putting everything into what you do even when it’s tough, Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead about making tough decisions under intense pressure, MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg about how Stoicism has helped Scott overcome physical and mental adversity, Olympic swimming coach Bob Bowman about how athletes can maintain stillness while still performing at a high level of excellence, Dominique Dawes about the most important moments that an athlete experiences.

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