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This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
Michael Jordan’s Meditation Coach: The 1 Mental Skill That Made MJ and Kobe Unstoppable
The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 23 minutes
2 weeks ago
Michael Jordan’s Meditation Coach: The 1 Mental Skill That Made MJ and Kobe Unstoppable
George Mumford is the mindfulness and meditation coach behind some of the greatest athletes in basketball history: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and so many others. He worked alongside Phil Jackson to build some of the most dominant NBA dynasties in the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
Now, in this revealing conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, George unpacks how his personal journey gave him the insight to help the most elite basketball players become legends. In this episode, he shares:
What addiction taught George about adversity and struggle
Why Phil Jackson thought the Chicago Bulls needed mindfulness
The unseen dynamics between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen
How elite athletes enter “flow” under extreme pressure
What he learned from building championship teams with Phil Jackson
The truth about Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s relationship
The mindset that allowed Kobe to score 81 points in a single game
The 4 traits shared by all NBA legends
Simple ways anyone can begin their own mindfulness practice
This episode is a rare look inside the mental frameworks that powered some of the greatest teams of all time and a guide for anyone to apply those same principles to live a more mindful, better life.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:08) Growing Up with 12 Siblings
(04:09) Injuries and George's Battle With Drug Addiction
(09:54) Overcoming Hurdles in Life and Sports
(13:57) From Functioning Addict to Working in the NBA
(16:49) How George Introduced Mindfulness to the Chicago Bulls
(20:26) Inside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's Dynamic
(26:39 )The Chicago Bulls Without Michael Jordan
(31:33) How Coaches Can Help Their Athletes Get Into Flow
(36:04) Michael Jordan Under Pressure: How He Entered Flow
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(43:22) Phil Jackson’s Coaching Philosophy for Championship Teams
(47:03) Building a New Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty
(49:54) The Truth About Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's Relationship
(53:00) How Athletes Can Use Mindfulness Like Kobe Bryant
(55:43) How Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points in One Game
(57:48) The Traits All NBA Legend Shares
(01:01:57) How Anyone Can Get Started With Mindfulness
(01:06:10) Priming Your Mind for a Positive Outlook
(01:08:28) The Importance of a Daily Gratitude Practice
(01:12:03) How Anyone Can Step Over Their Own Line
(01:18:47) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation
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The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
