#027 - George Mumford - Changing Your Life's Path & Building The Minds Of Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant

The Outworker

George Mumford's journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a pivotal mindfulness coach for sports legends is nothing short of extraordinary. Mumford reveals how mindfulness became his lifeline, propelling him from substance abuse to discovering his authentic self and becoming a sought-after mental performance coach. Uncover the transformative techniques that not only saved Mumford's life but also shaped the legendary careers of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Learn how Mumford focuses on nurturing the whole person, not just the athlete, as he shares intimate insights into his work with elite teams and individuals. He unveils the secret ingredients that fuel the insatiable drive of sports' greatest icons. Prepare to be inspired as we explore mindfulness's power in unlocking human potential, in competition and in life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:07 Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol
10:03 Rehab Process
13:03 The Mind-Body Connection and Overcoming Physical Pain
25:00 Releasing Suffering and Finding Purpose
36:21 Living a Double Life and Making a Shift
45:19 Teaching and Helping Others
46:58 Forgetting Oneself to Find Oneself
49:32 Impact of Being Roommates with Julius Erving
54:39 Phil Jackson Bringing George to Work with the Chicago Bulls
57:27 Wellness Leads to Winning
1:10:10 What Makes Michael Jordan Special
1:17:17 What Made Kobe Bryant Different
1:22:33 Why George Could Connect Deeply with MJ & Kobe
01:25:45 Focusing on the Present Moment

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Fejezetek

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol (00:05:07)

3. Rehab Process (00:10:03)

4. The Mind-Body Connection and Overcoming Physical Pain (00:13:03)

5. Releasing Suffering and Finding Purpose (00:25:00)

6. Living a Double Life and Making a Shift (00:36:21)

7. Teaching and Helping Others (00:45:19)

8. Forgetting Oneself to Find Oneself (00:46:58)

9. Impact of Being Roommates with Julius Erving (00:49:32)

10. Phil Jackson Bringing George to Work with the Chicago Bulls (00:54:39)

11. Wellness Leads to Winning (00:57:27)

12. What Makes Michael Jordan Special (01:10:10)

13. What Made Kobe Bryant Different (01:17:17)

14. Why George Could Connect Deeply with MJ & Kobe (01:22:33)

15. Focusing on the Present Moment (01:25:45)