Chris Bosh on Playing the Inner Game

Jun 1, 2021

Chris Bosh, an NBA Hall of Famer and author, dives deep into his new book, 'Letters to a Young Athlete.' He discusses the surprising impact of his abrupt career ending on his self-discovery journey. Bosh shares insights on intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations and the importance of finding your 'why.' He contrasts ego with true confidence and highlights the power of community in sports. With anecdotes from his career, he emphasizes resilience in facing criticism, showing how personal growth continues even after leaving the court.

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ADVICE

Feed the Good Wolf

Visualize success and work backward, aligning daily actions with your ultimate goal.
Feed your "good wolf" consistently, especially during challenging times.

INSIGHT

Career Ending and Soul Searching

Chris Bosh's basketball career ended abruptly due to a blood clot, forcing a life reassessment.
This challenged him deeply but opened his soul to new possibilities like writing.

INSIGHT

Finding Your Why

Your "what" (e.g., basketball career) can be taken away, but your "why" (love of the game) persists.
Focus on your intrinsic motivations to find purpose beyond external achievements.

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Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All Star, two-time NBA Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist. Chris had his playing days cut short in their prime by a freak medical condition but he hasn’t let that stop him.

In this episode, Eric and Chris discuss his book, Letters to a Young Athlete.

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In This Interview, Chris Bosh and I Discuss Playing the Inner Game and …

His book, Letters to a Young Athlete
What inspired him to write this book
The way his career ended and the surprising impact it had on his soul
How your “what” can be taken away but your “why” cannot
Digging in and getting to your deeper why
The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations
The difference between ego and confidence
How he handles criticism
The context and impact of daily habits

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