Today we welcome George Mumford to the podcast. George is a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and coach. Since 1989, he’s been honing his gentle, but groundbreaking mindfulness techniques with people from locker rooms to boardrooms. Michael Jordan credits George with transforming his on-court leadership, helping the Bulls to six NBA championships. George has also worked with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and countless other NBA players, Olympians, executives, and artists. He is the author of The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked.
In this episode, I talk to George Mumford about peak performance. How does one consistently perform at a high level? Whether it be work, sports, art or any other craft, George believes that everyone has the potential to excel. To unlock greatness, we must cultivate mental toughness, love, and learn to stay in the flow state. George talks about his experience coaching the Chicago Bulls, helping the team thrive on and off the court. We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, forgiveness, and joy.
Website: georgemumford.com
Twitter: @gtmumford
Topics
01:47 George’s background & expertise
06:53 Basketball with Julius Erving
09:36 Performance whisperer
14:01 Being unlocked
23:55 Coaching the Chicago Bulls
31:01 Staying in the flow state
35:04 Mental toughness, love, forgiveness
36:56 The Mamba Mentality
41:02 Being breathed
45:37 No struggle, no swag
49:58 Recover your true self
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