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I played hockey in North Dakota growing up and watch a lot of that.

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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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In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.
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I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.
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What moves me is watching young men bond together and tap into the magic that arises when they focus with their whole heart and soul on something greater than themselves. Once you've experienced that, it's something you never forget.
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I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.
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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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