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“The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let go of the outcome, the ride is a lot more fun that way”
The two quotes above are from Phil Jackson….he was a legendary basketball coach who took the holistic approach to coaching that was influenced by Eastern philosophy, garnering him the nickname “Zen Master”. I just read his book “Sacred Hoops” which was really fascinating reading how he also incorporated Native American decorations in his locking room after spending a summer with with a tribe in North Dakota and found a massive shift in energy…and success! He coached the Chicago Bulls to 6 titles and the Los Angeles Lakers to 4 while also winning a championship as a player with The New York Knicks.
It is fascinating how he developed into a coach who led from his heart… using spiritual encouragement…. fostering teamwork from a unique approach. Jackson is known for his use of Tex Winter's triangle offense that he actually shared about and consulted with Michael Jordan for his approval before he taught it to the team.
This coming week the NBA playoffs start. I’m excited and yet I’m sad. I’m a really big basketball fan and these days I find it entertaining, distracting and I like to pretend I’m the coach and think ahead what’s the next step for the team. I’m excited to watch the playoffs because there are some great teams playing, I’m sad because the Washington Wizards aren’t playing … I’ve watched and attended Wizards games since 1974, and sharing these experiences with my dad was part of our earlier bonding! My dad taught me the love of sports and before he got older and more emotionally accessible this was a hobby that brought us together regularly. It kept me out of trouble sometimes as a kid, later helped with my depression getting my mind engaged, kept me sober, gave me hope when in the hospital with Covid and sometimes helps distracts me from my migraines … and it gave me a belief in people that were my role models as I grew up!
As far as the playoffs… at least we have next year to look forward to! Jackson was prouder of his development of his players as people before as athletes. There is also a lot of wisdom necessary in getting a team of men with massive egos to listen to each other and play as a team. He once said “If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball”!
…and “Love is the force that ignites the spirit, and binds teams together” &
“When the mind is allowed to relax, inspiration often follows” not bad for a dumb jock, huh!
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