AE #38: RAPTORS WIN! Why Entrepreneurs Should Pay Attention!

The Authentic Entepreneurs Podcast

This week Nick and Stu discuss the Raptors winning the NBA Championship and why entrepreneurs should learn from the player's routines and discipline. The Authentic Entrepreneurs 1-38 Show Notes: - Stu takes a trip down memory lane to his High School Prom! [0:21] - Go Raptors! Introducing this week’s episode; Connecting the Toronto Raptors with Entrepreneurship. [2:13] - “Good often gets in the way of great.” Following the process to reach the ultimate goal. [3:37] - How the NBA Championships made Nick a basketball fan. [5:52] - Focusing on the process and accepting the ups and downs. [6:43] - Stu comments on the Raptors minimal celebration after their wins. No champagne?! [8:27] - The Raptors vs The Jays. Celebrating the long journey and having a good track record. [9:00] - Being focused and goal-oriented. The Raptors are a reflection of Kawhi Leonard. [10:18] - There’s no I in Team. Leading together, without “superstars”. [11:20] - The importance of having strong systems in place to move forward. [12:12] - A message to Americans. Sincerely, Canada. [13:57] - How Nick Nurse went from High School basketball to winning an NBA Championship. Don’t dismiss the journey. [14:50] - Dissecting the small things and sticking to the game plan. [16:24] - Understanding your limits and trusting your team. [17:10] - “Good leaders make good leaders.” [18:48] - Always focus on what’s next. [20:35] - The “act like you’ve been there” mentality that really resonates with Nick. [21:53] - Be humble and allow yourself to grow and learn. [22:40] Links: - Check out The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 12 with Alan Stein Jr here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFSc-CJaXX4&t=2s [7:25] - Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff by Richard Carlson on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Its/dp/0786881852. [16:24] - EPIC: https://theepiccommunity.com/ [20:37] - Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw [23:50] - Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd [23:50] - Subscribe to The Authentic Entrepreneurs on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987 [23:50]