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Why did you choose to use that as such an important element of the book?

I also liked how you in the book talk about the samurai and this focus on the three pillars

qualities that you bring up in the book, but also their folk, their inherent mindfulness and focus on being present at all times because they never knew when their life might end.

And so they were always having to live in the moment.

And it's so different than how most of us live today.

One other story I was hoping you might be able to talk about because he I'm here in Florida and he came from Florida is the story of Rick Ankele who came from Port St.

Lucia high school in Florida was named high school player of the year by the USA today.

Drafted by the Cardinals receives $2.5 million signing bonus.

What ended up happening to Rick?

Yeah.

And isn't that so funny how that is the layup becomes harder than the half court shot in so many cases in our lives.

Rejection in this case by the fans, by your teammates?

So you end the book talking about pursuing the path of inner excellence with all your heart.

And if you do, you'll find the secret to everything you've ever wanted.

For those who are listening to our conversation today, what is maybe the biggest thing that you want them to remember from our discussion and the purpose for you writing the book to begin with?

Well, Jim, if people want to learn more about you, what you're doing in Philadelphia and other parts of the country, where's the best place for them to go?

Awesome.

Well, it was such an honor to have you on the show, Jim.

Thank you for writing this book and bringing your wisdom to our audience.

That brings us to a close of today's conversation with Jim Murphy.