Rick Barry on Mastering Life's Journey, Pickleball Passion, and Living with Purpose | LLBD #40

17/10/2024 26 min Episodio 40
Rick Barry on Mastering Life's Journey, Pickleball Passion, and Living with Purpose | LLBD #40

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In this exciting episode we sit down with NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry to discuss his unique outlook on life, his passion for pickleball, and the importance of living with purpose. Rick shares how he manages his emotions, deals with life's challenges, and continues to set goals even in his 80s. He opens up about his transition from professional basketball, his competitive spirit in new sports, and how he applies life lessons to everything he does. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and inspiration.Stay Connected with Jeff: Instagram: instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papiTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.designLearn more about Studio 168: studio168p.com🎧 Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and insights into living a life by design!Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction00:09 - Rick Barry on controlling your emotions and life’s challenges00:45 - How Rick Barry deals with life post-basketball01:23 - Learning to let go and not dwell on the past02:20 - Life is a rollercoaster: controlling reactions to life's ups and downs03:14 - Discovering pickleball and setting new goals04:06 - Competing in pickleball and Rick's U.S. Open wins05:02 - Achieving the Triple Crown and finding a partner for mixed doubles05:42 - The thrill of competition in different sports07:06 - Rick’s pickleball journey over the past 8 years09:09 - Fishing adventures and making memories in Alaska11:06 - An unexpected bear encounter while fishing13:18 - How Rick Barry balances competition and adventure16:00 - Rick on broadcasting and being honest in his work18:30 - The struggles of truth-telling in broadcasting and sports20:17 - Rick’s thoughts on politics and the future of the country22:10 - Defining "Living Life by Design"24:00 - The importance of passion and always giving your best25:09 - Rick’s legendary free-throw technique and sports philosophy26:25 - Final thoughts and closing remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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