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Lessons from Dwayne Wade's Bigger-Than-Basketball Life {AUDIO}

Posted by Jordan, 06 Jan

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A lot of celebrities fall into the trap of being defined by the one thing that made them famous, often undergoing a crisis of identity — if not a complete meltdown — when they attempt to distance themselves from that thing.

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But if you’re retired NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, you find a way to transcend the two-dimensional limitations imposed upon you by external forces and realize your three-dimensional potential.

After examining all facets of his life, he considers parenthood his most important job. This is why he hosts The Cube on TBS and writes books like "A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball"

Dwyane joins us in this episode to discuss how he encourages his kids to become the best versions of themselves and not just smaller versions of him, what he did to cope with imposter syndrome as a yet-unproven NBA rookie, lessons learned from basketball that still apply to his post-court life, why we as a society need to ditch the stigma of seeking help for mental health, and much more. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned Social Dynamics expert and coach. For 11 years, he hosted The Art of Charm Podcast - regularly in the iTunes top 50 and downloaded over four million times a month. Now Jordan interviews the world's top performers - from legendary musicians to intelligence operatives, iconoclastic writers to visionary change-makers at The Jordan Harbinger Show, consistently holding in the iTunes top 100 after just a few weeks. You can also interact with Jordan on Facebook or Instagram.