“Every problem has a solution; you just got to sit down and think about that solution.” – Marvin Williams Sr.
Today’s featured author is father, mentor, motivational speaker, basketball coach, and United States Navy veteran, Marvin Williams Sr. Marvin and I talk about his book, “Secondary Break: An NBA Dad's Story”, creating your own version of success, and the power of positive parenting.
Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:
How he became a basketball coach.
What inspired him to write his book.
What it was like playing with Michael Jordan before he joined the NBA.
The 3 Major lessons learned from raising an NBA player.
Marvin’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Secondary-Break-NBA-Dads-Story/dp/1646541243
Marvin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/marvinsr01/
The opening track is titled, "Dat Life" by Asis Galvin. Be sure to click the following link to listen to the full song and download the album. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/dat-life
You May Also Like…
#InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/
#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/
#HolidayBonus Ep. – “Little Man’s Big Day” with Lonnie Lesane (@LesaneLonnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-little-mans-big-day-with-lonnie-lesane-lesanelonnie/
152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/152-chocolate-brothers-for-christ-with-chaz-jackson/
186 - "The Success Chronicles" with Chip Baker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/186-the-success-chronicles-with-chip-baker/
191 - "Walk-On Warrior" with John Willkom (@JohnWillkom): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/191-walk-on-warrior-with-john-willkom-johnwillkom/
Ep. 329.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Geo's Motivational Gems” with Geo Derice (@GeoDerice): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3295-holiday-bonus-episode-geos-motivational-gems-with-geo-derice-geoderice/
#HolidayBonus Ep. - “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Darius Bradley Sr., & André Amigér: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-darius-bradley-sr-andre-amiger/
Ep. 307 – “Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success” with Col. George Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-307-failure-is-not-the-problem-its-the-beginning-of-your-success-with-col-george-milton/
283 – “The Winning Edge” with Shawn Harper (@shawnharper075): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/283-the-winning-edge-with-shawn-harper-shawnharper075/
Ep. 326 – “Mentoring At It’s Best” with Christopher Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-326-mentoring-at-its-best-with-christopher-green/
Ep. 353 – “Free Agent” with Rennie Curran (@RennieCurran53): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/ep-353-free-agent-with-rennie-curran-renniecurran53/
Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/
Ep. 360.5 – “My Next Season Is Due Season” with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/ep-3605-my-next-season-is-due-season-with-dr-eric-holmes-drericholmes1/
Ep. 324 – “Get Off the Cycle” with Rodney Burris (@RodneyCBurris): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-324-get-off-the-cycle-with-rodney-burris-rodneycburris/
88 - "Being Pushed Into Entrepreneurship" with Gerald DuBose (@geralddnwo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/88-being-pushed-into-entrepreneurship-with-gerald-dubose-geralddnwo/
Ep. 307 – “Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success” with Col. George Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-307-failure-is-not-the-problem-its-the-beginning-of-your-success-with-col-george-milton/
176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins/
184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/184-mantality-with-dewayne-foote-zodonboys/
128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1/
290.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “ICGODNU” with Myke Gregoree AKA MG The Poet (@MGthepoet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2905-charm-city-bonus-episode-icgodnu-with-myke-gregoree-aka-mg-the-poet-mgthepoet/
282 – “What's So Hard About Being You” with Sir Charles Cary (@SirCharlesCary): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/282-whats-so-hard-about-being-you-with-sir-charles-cary-sircharlescary/
10 - "The Greatness Manifesto" Marc "Greatness" Hunter (@TheGr80ne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/10-the-greatness-manifesto-marc-greatness-hunter-thegr80ne/
45 - "From the Incubator to the Kingdom" with Dr. Duane Mangum (@i_blend1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/45-from-the-incubator-to-the-kingdom-with-dr-duane-mangum-i_blend1/
289.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) “Love Made Simple” with Juan Lee (@LoveMadeSimple): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2895-charm-city-bonus-episode-love-made-simple-with-juan-lee-lovemadesimple/
253.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The University of Adversity” with Lance Essihos (@EssihosLance): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2535-host-2-host-special-the-university-of-adversity-with-lance-essihos-essihoslance/
267 – “Live Your Dash” with Jesse Cruz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/267-live-your-dash-with-jesse-cruz/
Sign up to get updates from us
Check out some of the more popular episodes below.
“If you’re not going for the thing that’s going to bring the most value into the world, then why we’re doing it?” – Tracy Hazzard
“The people who carry happy money are generally nice, generous, happy people.” – Ken Honda
“The acme of leadership is being able to unlock the power of collective impact.” – Brandon Wilson
“If you tell a story in the right way, it really has an impact.” – Ira Rosen
“Don’t let fear masquerade as wisdom.” – Angel Aviles
“Whatever you create, make it good art because somebody is going to find it and somebody is going to fall in love with it.” – Ter…
“To have a sense of humor is to be human.” – Art Bell
“Be radical and revolutionary about self-care.” – Dr. Ro
“Write as boldly as you can and don’t worry about what people will think.” – Tosca Lee
“If you want to find the happiest place on the planet, believe it or not, it’s the pocket of twitter where the authors hang out. …
“Worrying will get you absolutely nowhere.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan
“No matter what you attract in accomplishments, it means nothing unless you build your life around who will be crying at your fun…
“Immediate gratification never creates lasting happiness.” - Douglas Vermeeren
Kindness is and always will be important.
Karma works both ways. Use it to your advantage by putting out as much good as possible for others.
“It’s one thing to know the gift, it’s another thing to nurture the gift.” – Dr. Ray Charles
Don’t assume that you will be a successful author without time, talent and or money.
“You cannot go to divorce court with your body.” - Kimberly Spencer
“Every book that I do has a purpose in mind.” - Nancy Solari
“Everything is a lot of work.” - Pamela Hilliard Owens
Solve people's pain point.
Authentic Leadership
Making All Kinds of Life Gains