Betting On Yourself
Betting On Yourself
Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it Takes
Title: Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it Takes
Artist: Michael Redd
Thaddeus Young is a legendary Georgia Tech Alum, Power Forward for the San Antonio Spurs, accomplished entrepreneur, and founder of the Young for Youth foundation, joins Michael on the podcast today.
“There’s no running, there’s no hiding, I’m doing whatever it takes.” - Thaddeus Young
They discussed Thad’s career as a professional athlete in the NBA, his tough childhood growing up in Memphis, the influence of his extraordinary mother, his incredible longevity at the pinnacle of athletic competition, and his remarkable success as an entrepreneur.
Thad is a talented, even-keeled, relentless, and humble man of faith. He’s also a guy with a BIG heart. You can hear it in his voice, how grateful he is for his life, his family, and his friends.
In this episode Michael and Thaddeus Young talked about:
- What betting on yourself means to him
- His tough upbringing in Memphis
- The business influence of his uncle
- His greatest inspiration in life
- Leaving college basketball after one year
- His early entry into the NBA Draft
- What it was like to finally get into the NBA
- His struggle to make his mark in the early years of playing
- How he handles adversity
- How playing the game has changed over 15 years
- His drive as an entrepreneur
- The advice he’d give his sixteen-year-old self
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