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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. Of course, it's no accident that things are more likely to go your way when you stop worrying about whether you're going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what's happening right this moment.”

Quote by Phil Jackson

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Phil Jackson, born on September 17, 1945, is a renowned basketball coach. He achieved remarkable success in his NBA coaching career, leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple NBA championships. more

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