R.I.P. Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams | 2017 Interview

Success is a Choice

Way back in 2017, our 4th episode we ever had was with Pat Williams. He was one of my favorite authors but he had an amazing story as you can read below. On July 17, 2024, Pat Williams passed away at the age of 84. The sports world lost a legend. He had a lot of great insights in this episode. We hope you enjoy. RIP Pat.

ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:

Pat Williams is a co-founder and the Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He is the father of 19 children, including 14 of whom are adopted. He has climbed Mt. Rainer and run more than 50 marathons. In 1996 he was named as one of the most influential people in NBA history. He played professional baseball before becoming an executive. In 1983, he won the NBA World Championship as the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has authored more than 100 books, with his most recent book being “The Intersection of Success”.

• Website: PatWilliams.com
• Twitter: @OrlandoMagicPat
• Facebook: OrlandoMagicPatWilliams

All of Pat's books are great but these are my personal suggestions:

• • The Success Intersection: What Happens When Your Talent Meets Your Passion
  • Leadership Excellence: The Seven Sides of Leadership for the 21st Century
  • How To Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life
  • Who Wants To Be A Champion?: 10 Building Blocks To Help You Become Everything You Can Be!
  • The Paradox of Power: A Transforming View of Leadership

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