“I’m proud to call George a mentor and a friend.” —Michael JordanOrphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport—basketball—in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all| The Painted Porch Bookshop
One of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life happened on a porch in East Austin. I had brought George Raveling, then 80, to visit with Richard Overton, then 111. It struck me as these two kind and wise men chatted that I was in a sort of human wormhole. When George was born in 1937 (he writes about this in his beautiful new book What You’re Made For that I was lucky enough to play a small part in getting published), the Golden Gate Bridge had just opened, the Great Depres...| RyanHoliday.net
Like most people, I am a product of my mentors. But when I talk about one of the most influential people in my life, everyone usually assumes I am referring to Robert Greene. Robert, of course, taught me so much and I continue to learn from him. Actually…there’s someone else. Someone whose wisdom, generosity, and curiosity have shaped my life, work, and thinking more than almost anyone I’ve met. Someone who has influenced how I approach relationships, how I treat others, and how I try t...| RyanHoliday.net
