Mitch Albom | Lessons To Live By

Jim talks with best-selling author and famed Detroiter Mitch Albom, known for his sports journalism career and the acclaimed books “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” Mitch gives his profound insights on the changing media industry, the oft-overlooked importance of cherishing everyday moments, and his work with various charities in Detroit and Haiti. He also shares stories of his extraordinary driving misadventures around the globe and his conversations with his late college professor, Morrie Schwartz.

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Mitch Albom's Driving Adventures

03:17 Reflections on Journalism

05:59 The Impact of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

13:33 Life Lessons and Everyday Moments

14:24 Themes of Heaven and Life

16:22 A Near-Death Experience

17:17 The Concept of Heaven and Its Significance

18:09 Reflections on Life and Death

19:52 The Changing Landscape of College Sports

22:59 The Importance of Community Service

27:49 Final Thoughts

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