621: Matt Barnes | Former NBA Player's Life Changing Call from Kobe

Explicit One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002 and won a NBA Championship in 2017. Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard and trained up and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures.  Dive right into this special episode and learn more about this former NBA’s life changing call from Kobe. Things you will learn in this episode:  [00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Matt BarnesMatt shares his backgroundLiving in CaliforniaGrowing up with drug addicted parentsNavigating racism Gaining acceptance through sportsDealing with labelsLearning to fit in any room  [05:16 - 19:33] Mastering the Mental GameMatt’s thoughts on parenthoodEverything was trial and error Seeing the effects of drugs and sicknessHaving the Cannabis talkMaking sure kids hear it from YOU firstMatt’s experience growing upMatt talks about the moment he began pursuing the NBARealizing the natural talentWorking harder in college Making it in any big leagueDealing with being cut The game is 90% mentalIt’s the mental game that made Kobe and LeBron tickFocusing on being a start in your own roleThe importance of understanding the long gameYou have the tools, don’t give up too earlyTop 3 most memorable moments in the leagueMaking it The moment of finding his footingTaking the NBA experience into the business world [19:34 - 28:42] Former NBA's Life Changing Call from KobeMatt’s relationship with KobeStarting into the league with KobeThe goal is to guard this guyThe Ball FakeThe call that changed everything Setting the scene of the interviewGetting the call from KobeInvited to be a LakerFrom competitors to brothers Hanging out off the court Breaking the walls down Seeing the other side of a personMatt tells a story of KobeWanting people to know you beyond the sportA word from our sponsor [28:43 - 36:06] From the Court to the Business WorldMatt talks about stepping into the business world Getting in late in the gameGetting his kids into the podcast space Networking with me at an eventDeciding to make smart investmentsOnly the things you believe in Hopping on and increasing valueWhat’s coming next for MattDisrupting your space Focusing on investments [36:07 - 42:37] Closing SegmentHow relationships led Matt to success in the business spaceThe ability to connect dotsExamples of partnerships and team ups All about who you knowSurround yourself with people smarter than youHow to engage with MattLinks belowFinal words  Tweetable Quotes:  “It was another humbling experience, you know, but like I said, it really made me hungrier. Like, I know… what do I need to work on what I need to do to get there? So that's really kind of where I developed my work ethic.” - Matt Barnes “What people don't understand is once you get to that top level, whatever sport it is, or whatever profession it is, 90% of the game is mental.” - Matt Barnes “We went from like teammates and respected competitors to two brothers, because we would hang out all the time off the court.” - Matt Barnes “You have to disrupt whatever space you're in to really kind of make any money or any noise.” - Matt Barnes Resources Mentioned: https://athletesvscancer.com/ All the Smoke Podcast Connect with Matt on Twitter and Instagram.  Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy