Phil Jackson’s Insights and the Magic of the Now Erwin Benedict Valencia

Mindfulness and gratitude can do so much more for your health. Like literally not only for your mental and emotional health but your physical health, peak performance, and longevity.

Did you know high-performance professionals like NBA players even have a dedicated mindfulness practice?

And since Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and other big names in the industry, mindfulness has been an integral p

"If I can't be the star of the show that is the NBA, then maybe I can be the superstar behind that person." - Erwin Benedict Valencia
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Find out more from New York Knicks’ trainer, coach and Gratitude Ambassador himself, Erwin Benedict Valencia! Don’t miss out on the gold he’s sharing with us, only here at the Thrive State Podcast.

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Timestamps

06:26
Bringing in Mindfulness Practice into NBA
11:11
Why did people embrace mindfulness practice
12:45
Welcome to the NOW.
15:41
Medical science behind being present
22:11
Being the Godfather of Gratitude
29:56
Some Gratitude Practices
32:09
Gratitude Gang was initially a pub house club that was turned into an NFT and now into a 501(c)3 to help rebuild schools in the Philippines and provide mental health services for kids affected by the typhoon.
34:27
Grasshopper Project helps mentor next-generation leaders and changemakers.
"The beautiful thing about stepping back and finding that space of groundedness is that it allows you to remember where and who you are despite whatever's around you." - Erwin Benedict Valencia
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