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Sports EPISODES

Dive into the world of sports, from iconic moments to personal development through athletics. Perfect for fans and athletes looking for insights and motivation.
Sept. 10, 2023

MM#266--Encountering the Heart and Steel of Football: Lessons from The Steeler's Coach Bill Cowher

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Remember waving your favorite team's flag high (or the Steelers Terrible Towel in this case), feeling the thrill of victory as they clinch the big game? That's the kind of passion and excitement we're tapping into today. As we embark on another NFL season, I thought we would bring you some NFL wisdom from a Pro Football Hall of Famer. We're traveling back to my childhood days as an ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
Nov. 29, 2022

MM#183--Acting Crazier Than The Crazies

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this MM, we review one of life's best teaching lessons most likely brought down through the generations by our mothers and to provide such as example we look to Ian O'Conner's book, Coach K which shares an embarrasing story for us to learn from. Key points: One of the best teaching lessons in lifeDont ASSUME because it makes an "A-S-S out of U and M-E"How to make a good apology much like a good confession.Want to leave a r...
Sept. 1, 2022

MM#158--Little Hug, Big Heart

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The power of example is often underestimated. Not so, in todays MM, where we watch a little league baseball player hug another competitor in an incredible show of compassion and sportsmanship. Key Points from the Episode: Kids are often our best teachers because of their purity of heartBe sure to get the tissues readyOther resources: Video of the Little League Hug More goodness Get our top book recommendations list Want...
Jan. 20, 2022

MM#84--The Maccabees Victories On & Off The Court

MOJO Minute #84 is a different episode. We step back and see what is an example of living a flourishing life.

Key Points from the Episode:
How does faith help shape character?

This Jewish basketball powerhouse leads the way in the integration of faith, hope and charity.

In Hebrew, the root word for victory is the same as eternity, how fitting!

Other resources:
Ari Berman, Yeshiva university president's Op-Ed in the WSJ

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Dec. 7, 2021

MM#69--Wooden's Wisdom & the Point Guard in Life

In this MOJO Minute, Lets talk some basketball on the court and wisdom off the court with two of the great college basketball coaches of all time by checking out Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the court & Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, & Life
Key Points from the Episode:
Wooden's "Masterpiece Days"

Coach K's pursue excellence NOT success

Are you your own point guard of life?

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Nov. 27, 2021

MM#66--Special College Football Edition--'The Game'

This weekend, the college football regular season comes to a close and so for this special MOJO Minute, we will appreciate the nuggets of recreation in sports and its greatest rivalry--Ohio State vs Michigan football game--commonly referred to as 'The Game.'
Key Points from the Episode:
MM#43--Pay it Forward

Dennis Hopper "Bad Things, Man"
ESPN's End of the Century top ten analysis of the greatest of sports rivalries

ENJOY the game folks!

Other resources:
2006 Game of the Century highlights

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Aug. 28, 2021

MM#43--Special College Football edition—Pay It Forward

In this special college football edition, we reflect on Woody Hayes, the great Ohio State Football coach, who gave a very inspirational graduation speech in 1986.

Key points:
Why Paying It Forward matters

How self-pity always harms you

Woody Hayes’s final farewell address

Other resources:
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May 13, 2021

MM#5--the Art of Playing Badly, well!

In this episode, we explore Jack Nicklaus quote on playing badly, well!

Key points:
Jack Nicklaus's quotes

Arnold Palmer quote

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