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Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.

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Phil Jackson
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: September 17
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I'm not trying to find answers anymore. I'm trying to live what I know.
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Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing.
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I'm not going to coach again. I've done my coaching, and I think I can put that aside.
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