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The Story Behind Michael Lombardi Giving the Book 'Range' to the New England Patriots
29:34 - 33:37 (04:02)
Michael Lombardi, director of basketball for Knights and former special assistant for the New England Patriots, widely distributed the book 'Range' by David Epstein to the sports world after reading it and being impressed by its message.
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The book on grit by Angela Duckworth went unnoticed by media outlets, but it was widely circulated in the professional sports world, starting with the New England Patriots and eventually making its way to other sports like baseball, basketball, and college sports.
29:34 - 32:26 (02:51)
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The book on grit by Angela Duckworth went unnoticed by media outlets, but it was widely circulated in the professional sports world, starting with the New England Patriots and eventually making its way to other sports like baseball, basketball, and college sports. Famous coaches in these sports were recommending the book to players.
ChapterThe Story Behind Michael Lombardi Giving the Book 'Range' to the New England Patriots
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A former bodyguard for Martin Luther King now owns the original copy of the "I Have a Dream" speech, which he obtained after MLK left it behind in his hotel room.
32:28 - 33:37 (01:09)
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A former bodyguard for Martin Luther King now owns the original copy of the "I Have a Dream" speech, which he obtained after MLK left it behind in his hotel room. The story of how the speech made its way into his possession is a fascinating one.