Bigger. Faster. Stronger – an interview with Walter Bond #114
It's a Good Life
Brian Buffini
4.4 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2018
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
“The more focused we get, the more power we generate.” — Walter Bond
Although Walter Bond was a star basketball player in high school, it was sitting on the bench as a college freshman that taught him the lessons he’d use both on and off the court. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Walter Bond, former NBA star and notable presenter and business expert. Walter shares his journey from freshman benchwarmer to NBA stand-out to business leadership expert. You’ll learn why honest self-assessments are critical to reaching your true potential, how the Power of Two will help you streamline your focus and find your niche, and why success in business relies upon your people skills. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to hone your skills, find your niche, achieve your potential, and succeed.
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Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“You can’t reach your potential without being accountable.” — Walter Bond
“My father empowered me to be accountable.” — Walter Bond
“What got you here won’t get you there.” — Brian Buffini
“New levels, new devils.” — Walter Bond
“Who we are today is a point of reference.” — Walter Bond
“Everyone was talented so I had to learn how to work.” — Walter Bond
“Always look like success, always look like money.” — Walter Bond
“It’s important in business to own a niche.” — Walter Bond
“The more focused we get, the more power we generate.” — Walter Bond
“Successful people have a core and then they have ancillary businesses to support that core.” — Walter Bond
“We’re all in the people business. You must become an expert with people.” — Walter Bond
Mentioned in the episode:
All Buts Stink! How to Live Your Best Life and Eliminate Excuses by Walter Bond
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| 0:54.2 | Welcome to the Brian Bafini show where we explore the mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success. |
| 1:08.3 | Here's your host, Brian Bafini. |
| 1:10.3 | Well, the top of the morning, Tio. |
| 1:21.1 | Welcome to the Brian Bafini show. |
| 1:23.5 | I'm always so excited when I can bring a guest on that has a fantastic energy, |
| 1:29.6 | teachable point of view. |
| 1:31.4 | Again, someone who's been there, done that and then teaches from that perspective. |
| 1:35.4 | And it's even more fun when it's a buddy of mine. |
| 1:38.0 | Our guest today is Mr. Walter Bond. |
| 1:40.2 | Walter came on the scene as a basketball player in college, played in the NBA for the Dallas |
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