Lebron's Secret Sauce
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What does it take to be great?
Welcome to the Ryan League Podcast, where we keep it short and sweet. Today, I want to talk to you about what it actually takes to be great. A person who has been at the center of debate when it comes to greatness is LeBron James. LeBron's greatness is has been argued in every barbershop and every sports talk radio show and every sports talk TV show for the last 22 years.
How much does LeBron James spend on his body?
And what's interesting is, specifically, People have been obsessed with how much money LeBron spends on his body. The chefs, the trainers, the hyperbaric chambers, the state-of-the-art recovery techniques that sound like something out of a sci-fi movie. Like, what is this dude doing all the time? And the number floating around in which LeBron spends on his body every single year is a cool $1.5 million per year. I've read that stat in countless books, articles. In fact, I've quoted it in some of my talks as well. But I recently heard LeBron say something in a recent interview that surprised me.
What is LeBron's secret sauce for success?
He said, I've heard this crazy notion about how much money I spend on my body per year, and I kind of just chuckle. That is a number that I will not disclose, but more importantly, I think it's the time. Isn't that interesting? We've been so focused on how much money he spent. He goes, no, no, no. If you really want to know my secret sauce, it's the time that it takes. LeBron's going, hey, let's talk about how much time it takes to really be me. And it makes sense. Because if you think about it, LeBron is a billionaire. That's with a B. He is a billionaire. So that $1.5 million is a fraction of a percent of his net worth. If you make $100,000 a year, that's like spending $150 on your health. That's a couple of gym memberships. That's if you're not at Lifetime.
Why is time more important than money for greatness?
If you're at Lifetime, that's half the membership. That'll get you two weeks at Lifetime. But at LA Fitness, you'd be all right with $150. You know what I mean? That's a nice pair of running shoes. That's a few sessions with a personal trainer. What am I saying? The reality is, it's not the money that sets LeBron apart. It's his schedule. It's how he leverages his time. It's about him understanding the value of the one thing that no amount of money can buy. There are plenty of NBA players who could write the same check, but how many of them are willing to put in the same hours to take care of their body? How many of them are religiously stepping into cryotherapy chambers, spending hours in a hyperbaric tank, or getting meticulous treatment for every single muscle fiber in their body? LeBron James isn't still playing at an elite level at 40 years old because he wrote a check. He's still dominating because... Well, he committed the time to do what most players won't.
The money gets you access, but the commitment gets you results. Plenty of athletes could afford the same trainers, the same recovery tools, the same nutrition plans. But how many are waking up before sunrise, putting in extra hours in the gym, prioritizing sleep like it's a job, and meticulously managing their body day after day, year after year? Greatness isn't about resources.
How do routines contribute to success?
It's about routines. So the real question is, what are you willing to do that most people won't? Because greatness requires time. Time that most people aren't willing to put in. Great books require time researching. Great marriages require time being intentional instead of just scrolling on their phones.
What are you willing to do that most people won't?
Great business requires time understanding their customers, refining their strategy and adapting to change. Great leadership requires time investing in people, listening and making tough decisions with wisdom. Great diets often require time meal prepping. Great friendships require time showing up, checking in and being present, especially when it's not convenient. Great social media platforms require time creating, engaging, and providing real value instead of just chasing trends. Great careers require time mastering skills, networking, and taking on challenges that other people avoid. Great faith Requires time praying, studying, getting in the Word, and living out your beliefs with consistency.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What does it take to be great?
0:00–0:38
2
How much does LeBron James spend on his body?
0:38–1:23
3
What is LeBron's secret sauce for success?
1:23–2:22
4
Why is time more important than money for greatness?
2:22–3:57
5
How do routines contribute to success?
3:57–4:22
6
What are you willing to do that most people won't?
4:22–8:24