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The Swagger That Hides the Doubt
My friend and Glue Guys Podcast co-host, Ravi Gupta hadn’t even made it to the gym yet, just walked through a Vegas hotel lobby, and the guy already…
Sep 23 • 
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How to Lose Without Losing Yourself
The first time I lost three games in a row happened in my first 3 NBA games.
Sep 10 • 
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Why Palms-Down Leaders Win When It Gets Chaotic
He tosses a clipboard, yells at a teammate, and shrugs with that helpless, palms-up posture.......and loses the locker room in six seconds.
Aug 18 • 
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Sua Sponte: The Mindset of My Life
What if the most valuable skill in life isn’t talent or intelligence, but initiative?
Aug 4 • 
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The Cost of Armor: How I Learned to Let People In
When I walked away from basketball, I had no idea I was walking into the hardest game of my life.. learning how to be vulnerable.
Jul 21 • 
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When the Pressure Peaks
3 Keys to Mental Resilience
Jul 14 • 
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The Real Edge: Anticipation Over Hustle
Why the smartest teams don’t chase moments. They shape them.
Jun 30 • 
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The Fear of Irrelevance
What I Learned When I Walked Away from the Game I Loved
Jun 23 • 
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The No-Stat All-Star: How I Built a Championship Career Without Filling the Box Score
Welcome to The 98%—where the work that no one sees is what actually wins.
Apr 30 • 
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