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Bonus Episode: What Giannis Antetokounmpo Taught Me About Running a Business
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- Fence Guy Podcast
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 1138
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Summary
What do a viral NBA press conference, Michael Jordan, and your bank account have in common? In this solo episode of Fence Guy Podcast , Craig steps away from the typical fencing talk to break down one of the most important mindsets any business owner can adopt . Remember back in 2023 when the number-one seed Milwaukee Bucks were knocked out of the playoffs, and a reporter asked Giannis Antetokounmpo if the season was a failure? Giannis's viral response completely flipped the script on what it means to fall short—arguing that there is no failure in sports, only steps to success . Even Michael Jordan played 15 years and "only" won 6 championships—were the other 9 years failures, or were they the foundation? Craig translates this exact sports analogy directly into the daily grind of running a business . If you didn't hit 100% of your revenue goals this year, if a job went sideways, or if you lost a bid to a competitor, does that mean you failed? Spoiler alert: No. Tune in to discover why the constant pressure you feel isn't evidence of failure—it's evidence that you care, you have high standards, and you are actively building a foundation for tomorrow . Stop letting a bad day define the empire you are trying to construct . You aren't failing; you are just in the process 📢 Connect & Support * Share the Episode: If this message hit home or you know another entrepreneur who needs to hear it, please pass it along! * Leave a Review: If you love the podcast, drop us a review on your favorite platform . * Remember: Go out there and be a good human . See you next week!