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Episode

854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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1:19:25
Published: Wed Sep 25 2019
Description

DRESS FOR HAPPINESS. People live their lives trying to find their purpose. They are looking for ways to express their true selves. But many are worried about judgment and the opinions of others. Do you deny your destiny? How can you get on the road to happiness and self-fulfillment? You have to ignore the noise. Be yourself no matter what people say. Take the time to discover what makes you happy. And once you find your happiness, work hard to keep it. Keep moving forward, step by step. When you look back, you’ll be amazed at what you accomplished. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about finding yourself and living life to the fullest with Dennis Rodman. Dennis Rodman is a five-time NBA Champion, seven-time NBA Rebounding champion, two-time NBA All-star, and trailblazer for the LBGTQ community. He recently released a remarkable ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary about his life and career. Dennis is open about his highs and lows, including his rise from poverty and his struggles with alcoholism. Through it all, he is proud of his accomplishments and hopes that others will learn from his life journey. So get ready to learn how to live life to the fullest on Episode 854. Some Questions I Ask: Was it easy being vulnerable in the NBA? (09:30) How did you stay out all night and still have the energy for practice? (18:45)  What makes you proud? (30:50) Who was the best player you played with or against in the NBA? (29:55)  Who was the first person in your life that you respected and admired? (33:05) What is the biggest lesson you learned in North Korea? (45:25)  When it comes to your mother, what makes you proud? (01:00:50) In this episode you will learn: How he lives with enthusiasm (11:14) How he opened the door for the Gay community (11:20) Why he always does something that makes him happy (14:30) How Dennis feels he is never too old to ask for help (54:17) Plus much more... If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/854 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes.

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Dennis Rodman talks about his new documentary, where he reveals his struggles and journey as one of the most enigmatic stars in the game's history.
00:00 - 06:50 (06:50)
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Dennis Rodman
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Dennis Rodman talks about his new documentary, where he reveals his struggles and journey as one of the most enigmatic stars in the game's history. He also discusses how he was able to play consistently despite emotional stress and his empowering way of showing his emotions.

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854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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Dennis Rodman speaks about his experiences of being mistaken as gay due to his past actions like dressing up in drag for ESPN cover and being comfortable with his own sexuality.
06:50 - 21:29 (14:38)
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LGBTQ+
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Dennis Rodman speaks about his experiences of being mistaken as gay due to his past actions like dressing up in drag for ESPN cover and being comfortable with his own sexuality. Despite his fear to interact with the gay community, he thinks he has helped to open doors for it by showing his free-spirited personality.

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Kobe Bryant shares how his routine of working out six days a week for 15 years led to his success as a basketball player, emphasizing the importance of dedication to practice.
21:29 - 27:36 (06:07)
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Kobe Bryant
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Kobe Bryant shares how his routine of working out six days a week for 15 years led to his success as a basketball player, emphasizing the importance of dedication to practice.

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854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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Kobe Bryant discusses his playing style and the most influential individuals in his life with Michael, Scott, and James on their podcast.
27:36 - 35:54 (08:17)
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Kobe Bryant
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Kobe Bryant discusses his playing style and the most influential individuals in his life with Michael, Scott, and James on their podcast. He also mentions meeting the UCLA basketball team and talks about his experience playing against them.

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854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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The speaker discusses his experiences bonding with a white kid in Texas, and how he struggled at first to adjust to the new setting.
35:55 - 45:41 (09:45)
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Bonding
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The speaker discusses his experiences bonding with a white kid in Texas, and how he struggled at first to adjust to the new setting.

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854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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Dennis Rodman shares his insights on North Korea's leadership and the impact of having a father figure growing up, as he reflects on his own mistakes and experiences as an athlete.
45:41 - 1:03:52 (18:11)
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North Korea
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Dennis Rodman shares his insights on North Korea's leadership and the impact of having a father figure growing up, as he reflects on his own mistakes and experiences as an athlete.

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In this podcast transcript, the speaker reflects on the concept of love and shares his thoughts on what he has learned in life.
1:03:51 - 1:14:14 (10:22)
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Self-improvement
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In this podcast transcript, the speaker reflects on the concept of love and shares his thoughts on what he has learned in life. He also talks about healing and the importance of relationships and achieving one's goals.

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The right time to follow your passion is now because life is unpredictable.
1:14:14 - 1:17:59 (03:45)
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Passion
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The right time to follow your passion is now because life is unpredictable. Spread inspiration to someone by taking action and sharing this podcast episode with a friend.

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854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
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The School of Greatness