Chris Bosh - The mindset of a winner motivational speech

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2:07They don't see the day where you do not feel like going to the gym at all. I do not, nobody can talk me into it, even yourself. You're telling yourself, no, I'm too tired. I'm achy. There's no way I can make it. You got to go. You know, you have to stick to what you said you were going to do. You're going to get knocked down over and over and over. And even when you feel like, no, I can't be hit this hard. Or if you're down there thinking, it's no way I can get up from this. That's when you're just starting. Keep going. And then after that, you keep going. And then after that, you keep going. Because it's about what we do. It's about how we handle the situation. It's not about what happens to us, because things are going to happen. How are you going to separate yourself from everybody else?

3:10And I always thought, anytime I got really incredibly hard, I would think about all the people quitting right now. And how they're going to feel in a few years that they're just going to say, man, what if I hadn't have given up? What if I would have kept going? Don't say what if. Please, please, please, please. Please, don't have the what ifs down the road. You keep going now, and I'm telling you, you'll be in a better place than you would be if you quit. If you want to be great, oh man, prepare to get up off that mat. The aspirations, the dreams of what it takes, the commitment to hard work. But more importantly, how many lumps you've got to take? That's when your survival skills have to kick in and hopefully you've trained enough in your mental preparation

4:14and really believe enough in yourself to get up. Because everybody, I think we always have said, the easiest thing to do is hold that trophy. That's the easiest thing to do in this process. And that's only going to be for a very short amount of time. The work, the will, the commitment. Like I said, getting up when you're knocked down, I mean, throughout Kobe's career, Michael's career, LeBron's career, Duane's career, Magic Johnson's career. There's always going to be these struggles or challenges that you have to get over. And the hardest part is in you trying to be one of the best in the game, there's going to be attention with it. You're put on a pedestal and you fall even harder when you do. So I really have to learn how much you have to prepare.

5:17You have to live it. You have to want it so bad to where you'll sacrifice those Saturday nights or Friday nights with your friends. You know, you'll sacrifice if you're in high school or something and the dance is this week. You know, if there's more dances, hey, I'm going to the gym. You know, this is what I'm going to put my time into because this is what I want. And being around all of those great players, getting to see their commitments, see their rituals, see how much they put into the game. I mean, it was second to none, always taking those processes. If you have a goal, there will be obstacles in your way. You can climb them. You can run around them. You can do everything. But you're going to have to put the working to make sure that you accomplish your dreams.

6:24The most critical piece of advice that I've ever gotten and I won't name who. It's from a coach. One day, he's just all he said. And I'm going to paint the picture for you. I was a rookie. I'm 19 years old. I'm playing with guys old enough to be my dad. I'm getting thrown around. I'm playing a level of basketball that I'm barely hanging on by now with. But I'm one of our best players. I'm playing every night. I want to go home. I'm not used to the cold. I'm just getting beat up. But I wouldn't quit. And I was looking for this piece of advice from someone. And all they told me was just like, they would always tell me, hey, man, keep going. Just keep going all the time every time. And, you know, I got so mad because I'm looking for that euphoric feeling from the piece of information

7:27that they're about to give me. That's what I think we all kind of struggle sometimes looking for that and putting too much pressure on the situation. But as I got older, as I continued to train, as I continued to not give up and not let a loss define me or my character, I kept going. You know, lose or win, I kept going. And then it really started to click what he was telling me was he didn't have anything to tell me. I cannot, you know, I can't, I can't sugarcoat this as well. It is what it is. You're going to take your lumps, but if you keep going, if you don't quit, you're going to get better. And you're going to get better. Because you're going to not only see why you're coming up short and get smarter and incorporate these things in your training to get better.

8:27You're going to get stronger. You're going to know that you got to, yeah, weight lifting, a little different program. You got to stay with it. You just have to get a little older. Continue to work. And, you know, always reflected on that. So anytime it got hard, especially in basketball, I just say, hey, keep going. Keep going. Don't stop. Keep going. And so this time of year, the school calendar really starts to fill up spring activities, testing season, and that final push toward the end of the year. It's a great moment for kids to stay focused and build confidence in what they're learning. That's where IXL comes in. IXL is an award-winning online learning platform that helps kids truly understand their schoolwork, from math and reading to writing and science. It's designed for pre-K through 12th grade, with personalized interactive content that adapts to each child's level and pace. IXL makes it easy to stay on track with instant feedback and clear explanations, skills organized by grade level and simple progress tracking.

9:28It fits into even the busiest spring schedules. It's also trusted nationwide. In fact, IXL is used in 96 of the top 100 school districts in the US. Make an impact on your child's learning. Get IXL now. Listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at IXL.com forward slash today. Visit IXL.com forward slash today to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price. Dinner time. It's more than just a meal. It's when work comes to a halt where macaroni masterpieces are made and little moments turn into lasting memories. With a blue cash preferred card, you can get 6% cash back at US supermarkets, so you can bring home the flavors that bring everyone together. We did say everyone. Make the special moments even more rewarding. Learn more at americanexpress.com slash explore.bcp. Terms and cash back cap apply with blue cash preferred. Hey, I'm Josh Spiegel, host of the podcast, Lunatic in the newsroom. If you enjoy journalism that drifts into mild panic, wild overthinking and a guaranteed nervous breakdown, Lunatic in the newsroom is for you.

10:36It's news like you've never heard before. The only newsroom with a panic button. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and gasp and horror as the show spirals completely out of control. It's not just news, it's emotionally unstable. Lunatic in the newsroom. Listen today. Although simple, that definitely ended up being one of the best pieces of advice that I got in my career. Watch basketball and hear about how clutch people are. And it's not always making the last shot. You know, it's under pressure doing what you're supposed to do and coming out successful. So, you know, sometimes it will be a big rebound. Sometimes it will be an assist. Sometimes it would be a defense. You know, sometimes it will be not making a fuss if coach sub me out. You know, anytime I hit a big shot, I mean, you know, everyone would be just like, wow, I would be surprised if I didn't make it.

11:38You know, I put the work into this like every day, all day. And then when I'm done with it, guess what I do? I dream about it. I visualize it. I see myself being successful. I see myself hitting those shots with no time on the clock, with a little time on the clock. And then I'll do it again and say, hey, what if we're down to? Then I'll do it again and say, what if we're down to three? You know, it's a never ending game. And anytime I was successful in those situations, I mean, you know, I would always let people know it's due dedication through your hard work and through mental preparation and visualization. If you do those things, if you can see yourself being successful in your mind, then it will appear in the physical reality if you're calm and collected when you get the opportunity. Or sometimes we get the opportunity and we rush it. You know, you have to have total just commitment and dedication and just know you have to have faith too, because you know, I've worked hard enough to be in this position.

12:49I'm going to let my training kick in because I've been here before. You know, I thought about it. This is what it feels like. It's almost crazy because it stays shot food, you know. And that's how I tried to kind of approach those situations. So when I was able to be successful, it was a great thing. It's a regular day. It's a normal day. If I miss it, that's abnormal. That's how I felt. My edge was my intensity. My edge was my focus and my commitment. You know, I put everything into the game. I prepared, I dreamt about it, I visualized it. I always prepared myself mentally for whatever is coming. And I felt that that was my edge. Just kind of like I was alluding to earlier, I read books. I felt that was an edge as well. You know, I've read these different books on mental toughness and I'm going to take nuggets from each one. And maybe it'll help me because I know I'm going into a tough situation.

13:57And it's going to be extremely hard, but I'm not going to give up. And it doesn't even matter if the other side knows that about it. They're in trouble before they even lace it up. That's how I felt. Every single match, I didn't care who I was playing. And you know, it kind of spills over into this day. You know, it's all about work ethic. It's all about what you choose to do in life, what is important to you. What is that goal that you're going to identify and go after and say, I'm going to go after this thing wholeheartedly. It doesn't matter what other people say. This is what I feel. It's positive. I love it. You know, the whole world disappears when I do it. And I'm going to channel this thing so I can help myself so I can help other people. And I think, you know, putting everything in the fun and that, that's kind of what I transfer it to now. But like now, I just try to, you know, do it with my work ethic. You know, be responsible, think about those things that I'm putting my time into.

15:00And what I want to accomplish while I'm doing these things. You know, I think that's where I'm at now. But the passion, the purpose, you know, that never goes anywhere. I want you to think about this. I'm going into the hall of fame and I grew up playing on a concrete court. Oh my God, a book, man. How crazy is that? Man, look, this is for me to you. Everything has went into this. It's a process literally years in the making. And just being able to share this with you, this is the book that I wanted to read before a game. Just to kind of give you some thought into it. And it's meant to help. If you're going through challenges, you know, if you have a goal, there will be obstacles in your way.

16:05You can climb them, you can run around them, you can do everything, but you're going to have to put the work in to make sure that you accomplish your dreams. And I want you to think about this as well. I'm bugging out because I'm going to go into the hall of fame. I want you to think about this. I'm going into the hall of fame and I grew up playing on a concrete court with no net on it. It's just a rim with no net concrete. I did not have resources. I had people who helped me whether it was a hot meal or rye or open in the gym and I just had my hard work and dedication. And it's a trip for me to really, really just go backwards and just think of every story. But never, ever let anyone tell you what you can't do because like I said, I was a kid on a concrete court with no net on it.

17:09A rim with no net, just playing with my friends, hoping that one day I could aspire to do something great. And this pretty much breaks everything down, just kind of refers engineering and so to speak. So if you're trying to do something great, no matter what you do, if you're even trying to find something great, I think this can really help you. And I really do feel that it'll lead you in the right direction. So please, please, if you ever get the chance, pick it up, read it, thumb through it, market, read it forwards, read it backwards, it doesn't matter. You put your spin on it. This time of year, the school calendar really starts to fill up. Spring activities, testing season, and that final push toward the end of the year. It's a great moment for kids to stay focused and build confidence in what they're learning. That's where IXL comes in. IXL is an award-winning online learning platform that helps kids truly understand their schoolwork, from math and reading to writing and science. It's designed for pre-K through 12th grade, with personalized interactive content that adapts to each child's level and pace.

18:15IXL makes it easy to stay on track with instant feedback and clear explanations, skills organized by grade level and simple progress tracking. It fits into even the busiest spring schedules. It's also trusted nationwide. In fact, IXL is used in 96 of the top 100 school districts in the U.S. Make an impact on your child's learning. Get IXL now. Listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at IXL.com forward slash today. Visit IXL.com forward slash today to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price. If you're a podcast host, listen up this one for you. My name is Ally Jackson. I'm the host of Finding Mr. Hyte, a dating and relationship podcast that I've been doing for four years now, sharing my positive and practical approach to dating that's built on my own life experience. And I wanted to share another experience that I've had, my secret behind monetizing my show. It's called Red Circle, and I was just telling my colleague about how much I love their platform, with Red Circle not only am I getting a seamless hosting experience, but I also love the support I receive in AdSales.

19:17It's not just typical AdSales either. It's targeted opportunities based on my show and my life. And the platform is super simple. You just set your preferences and Red Circle matches you with sponsors that align with your show. You can vet every opportunity, and their platform gives you great analytics. More recently too, my Red Circle team has brought me opportunities outside of my podcast on social media. To really augment the podcast partnerships, bring them full circle. I just can't recommend them enough. If you want to give it a try, go to redcircle.com to get your free trial. That's redcircle.com for a free trial.