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"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." — Phil Jackson
Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadn't yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind — not thinking, just doing; to respect the opponent and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; and to put the "me" in service of the "we" — all lessons applicable to anyone's life, not just a professional basketball player's.