George Mumford, a globally recognized mindfulness coach known for mentoring legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, shares profound insights on personal transformation through mindfulness. He discusses the importance of awareness and compassionate action, especially in high-pressure sports. George delves into the 'dizziness of freedom,' emphasizing how embracing discomfort can foster growth. He highlights powerful literature that shapes leadership, and reflects on his journey from addiction to sobriety, showcasing mindfulness as a tool for remarkable change.

George Mumford is a renowned mindfulness coach who has transformed the mental game of athletes like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. He delves into what sets elite performers apart and shares five superpowers for personal growth. Listeners learn practical steps to confront fears, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones. George discusses how embracing challenges can lead to self-discovery and fulfillment. His insights encourage shifting from a mindset of fear to one of love and healing for true success.

George Mumford, a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, digs into the dynamics of successful teams, the formula for unlocking your potential, and how dark moments can lead to our greatest revelations.George Mumford is a renowned author, coach, speaker, and elite performance expert. George is a legend amongst… well, more legends. Over his career, George’s clientele has consisted of world’s bests like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, countless other NBA stars, and a never-ending list of Olympians, CEOs, and artists. All of these elite performers have worked personally with George to embrace their greatness, unlock their potential, and in the art of being human. George has channeled his life’s work into two books: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance and  Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success. In these, he uses both instructional wisdom as well as stories of personal pain and addiction to celebrate the challenge of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.George and I dig into the dynamics of highly successful teams, mindfulness, what it means to unlock your masterpiece within, and how sometimes our darkest moments lead to our greatest revelations. Whether you’re someone in hot pursuit of a specific goal or someone who just wants to know yourself more fully, this one’s definitely for you.-----You can also check out our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.net.-----Please support our partners!We're able to keep growing and creating content for YOU because of their support. We believe in their mission and would appreciate you supporting them in return!!To take advantage of deals from our partners, head to http://www.findingmastery.net/partners where you'll find all discount links and codes mentioned in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging conversation, George Mumford, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher and mentor to sports legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, shares his journey from addiction to mindfulness. He explores the concept of 'flow' and how many of us tap into it unknowingly. George emphasizes the importance of embracing struggles, practicing gratitude, and challenging negative self-talk. He also discusses the transformative power of empathy, service, and the necessity of making mistakes on the path to personal greatness.

George Mumford is a world-renowned mindfulness coach who has since 1989 worked with people from all walks of life to help us reach our full potential in whatever we aspire to. A former basketball player at the University of Massachusetts, injuries forced George out of basketball and eventually into an addiction to pain medication and drugs. With the help of meditation and the practice of mindfulness, George got clean and made it his mission to teach and work with others. He is the author of the book The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance. In this podcast, George speaks with Sounds True founder, Tami Simon, about seeing clearly, loving greatly, and "finding your swag" through the struggles we encounter in pursuit of our goals. George and Tami discuss: His personal journey from the basketball court to the path of meditation and mindfulness; the Four A's: awareness, acceptance, action, and assessment; right effort and balance, or how "slow is smooth and smooth is fast"; generating hope and optimism instead of falling into fear and negativity; uncovering the "masterpiece" of your inner nature; the importance of self-honesty; "pure performance" in business or athletics; and more.

George Mumford has taught mindfulness and meditation to some of the greatest athletes of all time: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. In partnership with the legendary coach Phil Jackson, Mumford taught meditation to the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and now works with the New York Knicks. He’s also the author of "The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance."

Guest George Mumford, sports psychology pioneer, discusses working with NBA legends like Jordan & Kobe. He explores the power of adversity, Kobe's jump shot metaphor, and parallels between coaching prison inmates and championship teams. Insights on self-improvement, embracing challenges, and evolving athlete mentality over decades.

Today we welcome George Mumford to the podcast. George is a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and coach. Since 1989, he’s been honing his gentle, but groundbreaking mindfulness techniques with people from locker rooms to boardrooms. Michael Jordan credits George with transforming his on-court leadership, helping the Bulls to six NBA championships. George has also worked with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and countless other NBA players, Olympians, executives, and artists. He is the author of The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked. In this episode, I talk to George Mumford about peak performance. How does one consistently perform at a high level? Whether it be work, sports, art or any other craft, George believes that everyone has the potential to excel. To unlock greatness, we must cultivate mental toughness, love, and learn to stay in the flow state. George talks about his experience coaching the Chicago Bulls, helping the team thrive on and off the court. We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, forgiveness, and joy.Website: georgemumford.comTwitter: @gtmumford Topics01:47 George’s background & expertise06:53 Basketball with Julius Erving 09:36 Performance whisperer14:01 Being unlocked23:55 Coaching the Chicago Bulls 31:01 Staying in the flow state35:04 Mental toughness, love, forgiveness36:56 The Mamba Mentality41:02 Being breathed45:37 No struggle, no swag49:58 Recover your true selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion, George Mumford, a renowned coach and speaker known for his work with sports legends like Michael Jordan, shares insights on unlocking your inner greatness. He delves into the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in personal growth. George highlights overcoming self-limiting beliefs and offers strategies to achieve peak performance while fostering balance and contentment. He emphasizes the dynamic nature of comfort zones and the power of emotional intelligence in personal development, making this conversation truly inspiring.

George Mumford, a psychologist, author, and mindfulness performance expert, discusses the concept of being 'unlocked' and achieving a state of flow. He shares insights from working with NBA superstars, individuals experiencing homelessness, and his personal journey from addiction to training top athletes. They explore the importance of struggle, align words with actions, and tapping into one's potential for the greater good. Mumford also reflects on his college basketball experience and the impact of authenticity in unlocking potential.