Surrounding yourself with the right people is so important! Not only does it provide a sense of security and comfort, but it can also help prevent you from making choices that might not be in your best interests. Having people around you who challenge you to be the best version of yourself and provide the support you need to make smart decisions is invaluable. Having mentors and friends who encourage you to make positive choices, challenge your thinking, and provide you with support is...

Dame Dolla if you want to win an NBA Championship you will not be able to do that by staying in Portland. No top free agents want to go to Portland, but if you are serious about winning you will need to ask for a trade and play with a top 10 player or 2 to win that championship you say that you want for your career. Real Talk.  Support the show

“I’m just overwhelmed to see the faces here, all of you,” Gasol said. “It’s been my honor to wear this jersey, to play for this franchise, and to help this team. … I would have never in a million years believed a day like this could come. It just tells you to never say never. Just push yourself every day to be the best that you can be.” Support the show

Aaron Hernandez's ex-fiancée is accused of misusing their daughter's trust fund money. David Schwartz, a lawyer overseeing the trust, reportedly made the charges. Support the show

Worrying is painful. It's physically and mentally harmful. Worrying seldom helps. There are ways to reduce worry. Support the show

Allison Holker reflected on how her husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, "lit up every room he stepped into," was the "backbone of our family," and motivated fans after confirming Stephen "tWitch" Boss' passing. Support the show

The act of expressing or experiencing appreciation is referred to as thanksgiving. In other words, it is the act of expressing gratitude for what you are glad for. Support the show

Barnes & Noble has pulled the controversial book "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake up Black America" off its shelves ... while Kyrie Irving continues to face backlash for promoting it. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), commended B&N Tuesday morning ... saying the bookseller's decision to yank the book should set a precedent. Support the show

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 96-94 on Monday night, with Luka Doncic scoring 36 points to become only the second NBA player in history to start the season with nine consecutive games of at least 30 points. Support the show

Anthony Davis is being delusional. Let me be clear in what I'm about to say, NOBODY FEARS THE LAKERS.  Support the show

A LeBron James-led team doesn't begin 0-4 often. Not since his rookie season has one of his teams stumbled out of the starting gate quite like this. ''It's a new system. It's a new group of guys together,'' James explained. ''We're still trying to get familiar with one another.'' Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a big 3-pointer and the Denver Nuggets kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless with a 110-99 victory Wednesday night. The Lakers remain in the company of...

There was no celebration for the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning their first win of the season in four tries. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Thunder defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 108-94 on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said the players are more concerned with process than results as the young roster evolves. He said his team is ''robotic'' about feedback. ''We just try to create like, an extremely ruthless consistency with our...

After the game, though, Kerr made clear he didn’t believe the friction between Thompson and Booker on Tuesday stemmed from competitive animus alone: Steve Kerr says that some of the frustration Klay Thompson has been feeling with his minutes-restriction and the status of his game came out tonight and played a role in his ejection. Support the show

THOMPSON TOSSED AS SUNS BLOW OUT WARRIORS.  The technical fouls were piling high in the third quarter. So was Devin Booker's point total and the Phoenix Suns' lead. By the time the whistles finally stopped, the Suns were well on their way to 134-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson's first career ejection and seven technical fouls. Booker scored 34 points and Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds. ''I thought emotionally, we...

Plenty of panic buttons have already been pushed among the wide swath of Los Angeles Lakers fans, but there doesn't seem to be any alarm coming from LeBron James following the 0-2 start. The Lakers will try to soothe their fan base and iron out some shooting woes when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon. The Lakers lost their season opener at the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, and then dropped their home opener to the Los Angeles Clippers on...

SIXERS STILL SEEKING FIRST WIN AS THEY HOST SPURS The Sixers have dropped two straight to start the season, most recently taking a 90-88 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Philadelphia began the campaign with 126-117 road defeat against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. "We lost two games -- no moral victories," Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said after the Thursday game. "(We) played two great teams. (We) knew from the day they released the schedule they were coming, and we have to...

LeBron James has always succeeded with teams that had shooters all around them. Rob Pelinka is not being paid to attempt; you are being paid to do it! You understand how offensive it is for James to suggest, "Maybe teams are giving us open looks for a reason," in the postgame press conference. Support the show

Even in their 30s, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put up a great performance after all those nail-biting NBA Finals matchups from the previous decade. The first meeting between these two legends demonstrated why Curry's squad is currently in first place. After getting their title rings in the pregame ceremony, the Golden State Warriors defeated James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 on Tuesday night. Curry, despite a poor start, finished the game with 33 points, seven assists,...

I'm not sure what the Lakers anticipated after acquiring Patrick Beverley in a trade. The seasoned guard and Russell Westbrook have a troubled past together that spans many years. They've been criticizing each other all the time, and they're not scared to bring up past grudges. Beverley even referred to Westbrook last season as "garbage" before appearing to hold his tongue to suggest that the former MVP smells right now. No one was entirely sure how this would work now that he is teammates...

Greatness isn't necessarily a prerequisite for achieving success. It all comes down to being consistent. Working consistently hard is the path to success. Greatness is on the horizon. Support the show

You have to have faith in yourself because no one else would. Always look on the bright side of things and have faith in yourself, no matter how challenging the situation may be. Listen to my journey of how "I Maximize Motivation." Support the show

Stress is a state of being unaware. It thinks that every situation constitutes an emergency. Absolutely nothing is of such significance.  In this episode I talk about the importance of dealing with anxiety from a healthy perspective (mental peace and patience).  Support the show

Tom Brady is the GOAT.  But this isn't about football. It's about business.  Brady just signed a 10-year $375 million contract with Fox Sports. That's an insane amount of money, and it just goes to show you that if you're good at something, people will pay top dollar for your services.  Support the show

In this video, we take a look at the recent news of an intruder being shot while trying to break into rapper Da Baby's home.  What would you do if someone tried to break into your house? This video offers some insight and wisdom on how to handle a home invasion. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SamuelRichardsonIII 💸💸You can support my channel by donating! Thank you!💸💸 PayPal - PayPal.me/RoyaleFigurezGA Cashapp - $SamuelLRichardsonIII Zelle - [email protected] Join my...

 Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life.  It determines how much you'll pay for a mortgage, car loan, and even insurance.  In this video, I'm going to share with you 10 things you need to do to get your credit score in shape before buying a home. Discord Community (Samuel Life Coach: Affirmative Talk Podcast): https://discord.gg/AgyvbaWM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affirmativetalk/ Facebook Business Page:...