The Domino Effect: Brian Grant at TEDxPortland
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2013
- Brian walks us through the challenges and opportunities in his life ranging from retiring from the NBA, depression, divorce and early onset Parkinson's. Knowing that you can't always control the outcome of life but you can control the amount of effort you put into it. He inspires us to lead active and fulfilling lives -- a slam dunk that received standing ovation from 1000+ in attendance!
During and after his 12-year-career in the NBA, Brian Grant dedicated his life to programs assisting seriously ill and underprivileged youth. In 2008, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and started the Brian Grant Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to helping those affected by Parkinson's live active and fulfilling lives. Among its other efforts, the foundation hosts an annual fund-raiser gala called "Shake It Till We Make It" that raises money to provide resources and support for those in need.
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What a lovely, lovely, empathetic, intelligent man. Thanks.
A man who clearly understands how life is full of 2nd chances. I met Brian on an airplane ride to Minneapolis and could immediately sense his sympathy and concern for others. Not only was he twice as tall as me but the compassion in his heart was "giant sized" as well. Brian, I hope we get a chance to talk again soon. Keep up the good work with the foundation. May God bless you and your efforts.
My man Grant was a great player and an even better person.
God bless hes soul...i landed on this video from another video talking about the butterfly effect...i didnt know about this gye here ...glad get to learn some
You are a great Champion on my book. God Bless you Mr. Grant.
What a great guy. Very inspiring & what an awesome speech.👍
What a sweet soul this brother is.
It is sad to see him shake so badly. God bless him!
Great Ted Talk! Such an important message. Never give up!! Brian Grant, much love
God bless you always Mr. Grant
I always knew you as a good man....what a great man you have become. Prayers to you~~~
My favorite Muskie of all time. Great speech. Great purpose.
true warrior :)
I loved Brian Grant when I lived in WA, such a great guy on and off court
Thank you Mr. Grant!
You will be ok Brian Grant god has blessed you with being a great basketball player and even a better person.
Brian's has a great Mom and great Grandparents, he was raised by good people.
Love hearing how great of a man Stanley Martt.
I remember this man being a physical player and strong nba player who fight day by day night by night to win nba game for his team and for the fans. now Bryan Grant fighting for new challenges in his life it is very hard to see a star caliber player suffering from this disease... I also rember to him the great Mahmoud Abdur-Rauf man.. god has plan and use it in a nice way. Mr. Grant keep fighting god bless you brother
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (the former Chris Jackson) has Tourette syndrome.
Much respect all the way from Philippines
favorite blazer ever
He is a better man now than whn he was as a basketball player.Inspiring!
Such an amazing guy !!
hang in there mr.grant
Inspiration.
He did great. Im now uplifted. And he is actually funny
Peace to you brother. RIDE NATTY RIDE
Allah Almighty may brother you recover soon.
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The real issue is such guys gain too much wealth, health, happiness and fame. But at end of the day what happens after retirement they do not lost fame but they lost the ascending fame because they don't find people around themselves. They loose that exposure of socialization they have enjoyed in their careers. Finally, Domino effect happens with them which is descending fame, descending happiness, descending health, depression , family disputes, divorce, isolation, paralyzed and crying on bed. But it has blueprint, a year before retirement start philanthropy to help the needy. And after retirement stick with it.