"What do you do when your best isn't enough?" <br /><br />In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with former pro basketball star Chris Anstey to tackle one of life’s toughest questions. <br /><br />Chris opens up about the moments when effort, dedication, and passion still fall short, and how he’s learned to navigate these challenges both on the court and in business. <br /><br />He shares powerful insights on resilience, embracing failure, and finding the strength to keep pushing forward.<br /><br />Standing at 7'0", Anstey enjoyed an illustrious career in the National Basketball League (NBL) and with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls. <br /><br />A two-time NBL MVP and three-time NBL Champion, he has since transitioned into business, applying his skills in leadership, teamwork, and resilience to the corporate world. As a mentor, speaker, and author of "TALL TALES," <br /><br />Chris shares valuable insights into hard work, opportunity, and achieving success in both sports and business.<br /><br /><b>What to expect in this episode:</b><br />(04:58) - How Chris got into basketball.<br />(13:56) - Implications of being a competitive parent.<br />(17:04) - What it’s like joining the NBA.<br />(21:12) - What the work ethic of an NBA team is actually like.<br />(23:36) - What it takes to excel at the top.<br />(28:45) - Transitioning as a 7foot shooter in the NBA.<br />(40:31) - Transferring passion to different areas.<br />(44:09) - Are you exposing yourself to opportunity?<br />(47:07) - Chris' #1 habit to success.<br /><br /><b>Follow Chris:</b><br />Basketball profile - australia.basketball/players/3613279<br />Facebook - facebook.com/ChrisAnstey13/ <br />Instagram - instagram.com/chrisanstey13/ <br />X - x.com/chrisanstey13 <br /><br /><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe to the UltraGrowth Podcast:</b><br />Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultragrowth-podcast-formerly-ultrahabits/id1551339373 <br />Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0eWBOT8L1ShaRy5aoPxOHp?si=26c423103846407e <br />Facebook –  facebook.com/UltraGrowthPodcast <br />Instagram – instagram.com/ultragrowthpodcast/ <br />LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/rj-singh-801a0436/ <br />Strava – strava.com/athletes/32692468 <br />YouTube – youtube.com/@ultragrowthpodcast <br />Website – ugventures.co <br />Rate the podcast – ratethispodcast.com/ultragrowthpodcast <br />

UltraGrowth Podcast

RJ Singh

Hoops and Hustle with Chris Anstey: Success in Basketball and Business - Chris Anstey | EP124

SEP 17, 202450 MIN
UltraGrowth Podcast

Hoops and Hustle with Chris Anstey: Success in Basketball and Business - Chris Anstey | EP124

SEP 17, 202450 MIN

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"What do you do when your best isn't enough?" <br /><br />In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with former pro basketball star Chris Anstey to tackle one of life’s toughest questions. <br /><br />Chris opens up about the moments when effort, dedication, and passion still fall short, and how he’s learned to navigate these challenges both on the court and in business. <br /><br />He shares powerful insights on resilience, embracing failure, and finding the strength to keep pushing forward.<br /><br />Standing at 7'0", Anstey enjoyed an illustrious career in the National Basketball League (NBL) and with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls. <br /><br />A two-time NBL MVP and three-time NBL Champion, he has since transitioned into business, applying his skills in leadership, teamwork, and resilience to the corporate world. As a mentor, speaker, and author of "TALL TALES," <br /><br />Chris shares valuable insights into hard work, opportunity, and achieving success in both sports and business.<br /><br /><b>What to expect in this episode:</b><br />(04:58) - How Chris got into basketball.<br />(13:56) - Implications of being a competitive parent.<br />(17:04) - What it’s like joining the NBA.<br />(21:12) - What the work ethic of an NBA team is actually like.<br />(23:36) - What it takes to excel at the top.<br />(28:45) - Transitioning as a 7foot shooter in the NBA.<br />(40:31) - Transferring passion to different areas.<br />(44:09) - Are you exposing yourself to opportunity?<br />(47:07) - Chris' #1 habit to success.<br /><br /><b>Follow Chris:</b><br />Basketball profile - australia.basketball/players/3613279<br />Facebook - facebook.com/ChrisAnstey13/ <br />Instagram - instagram.com/chrisanstey13/ <br />X - x.com/chrisanstey13 <br /><br /><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe to the UltraGrowth Podcast:</b><br />Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultragrowth-podcast-formerly-ultrahabits/id1551339373 <br />Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0eWBOT8L1ShaRy5aoPxOHp?si=26c423103846407e <br />Facebook –  facebook.com/UltraGrowthPodcast <br />Instagram – instagram.com/ultragrowthpodcast/ <br />LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/rj-singh-801a0436/ <br />Strava – strava.com/athletes/32692468 <br />YouTube – youtube.com/@ultragrowthpodcast <br />Website – ugventures.co <br />Rate the podcast – ratethispodcast.com/ultragrowthpodcast <br />