Multiple losses lead to therapy & a poem — The losses kept piling up. A loss of community. A loss of my non-profit work. A loss of a special relationship. And then the loss of my job. Not to mention, the losses created by the pandemic. I’d been wanting to see a counselor for awhile but ‘I didn’t have…

Working in the NBA — Everyone wants to know, “How long do I have to pay my dues?” 1 year, 4 years, 10 years? One of the challenging things when looking to break into the NBA is there is no correct answer. And that goes for a lot of common questions. Benjamin Disraeli said, ‘”The…

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Working in the NBA — I was that kid growing up who was printing all of the brackets out and passing them out at school. I’m guessing if you’re reading this, you were likely that kid too! When I got to the Trail Blazers, well, I did the same thing. Except this time, I had…

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Inspiration short — “The problem is no longer getting people to express themselves but providing little gaps of solitude and silence in which they might eventually find something to say. … What a relief to have nothing to say, the right to say nothing, because only then is there a chance of framing…

Working in the NBA — “I’ll meet people who say, “I want to do what you do” or “I’m just not a 9–5 guy, I want to do the things you do” …well, it started for me by working 9–5.” — Rob Bell A lot of people I speak with who want to work in…

Inspiration short — An unexpected snowstorm came through Portland, Oregon. I live on a mountain so it’s my third straight day at home. All plans canceled. Work canceled. Games canceled. But what could be viewed as a negative situation… In turn… I walk outside. I find neighbors I haven’t seen in years. We…

How to Get a Job in the NBA — JP: Hi John, it’s great to connect with you! I’m a big fan of your Get in the Game articles, and have been subscribed to them for a couple months. They provide a lot of insight and great advice. I wanted to ask how you were able to navigate moving…