July Recap: Collaborate

This month’s speaker, George Mumford, concentrates most of his waking hours coaching legendary athletes in the sport of self-consciousness. The Dorchester native and published author had a lot of wisdom to share with the Creative Mornings community. Here are some of our favorite takeaways from George:

When we engage in something, if we can have some fun, it enhances our cognitive functioning. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

Negative emotions hinder our ability to be present. Laughter is a great way to start out. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

How we habitually see ourselves becomes us. We need a willingness to be clear about who we are. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

We decide who we become and how we experience the world. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings It’s stressful being responsible for others, not taking care of yourself.

Manage your relationships. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

Kobe, Jordan, they weren’t competing for themselves. They compete for the greater good. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

Our conscience is easily drowned out. It happens to all of us. We are afraid of peace because we have to face things. - @gtmumford | #CMBos

It’s comfortable not knowing what we are doing, we can avoid responsibility. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

1 Of the 10 things you need to do, if you take 2 and do it well, you will get 80% of the benefit. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

Learn to self-manage, understanding what to focus on and what you can archive as junk. - @gtmumford | #CMBos #CreativeMornings

GET TO KNOW GEORGE!

We nabbed George to answer some of our burning questions in a post-event lightning round.

What’s the collaboration you’re most proud of? 
GM: My mind, body, heart and spirit being aligned, connected.

What’s your biggest passion outside work? 
GM: Easy: love of people.

What’s something no one knows about Michael Jordan? 
GM: How sensitive he is and how much he cares about others.

Who has been your biggest role model? 
GM: It has been different people at different times: Buddha, Jesus Christ, JFK, Martin Luther King - my mother had pictures of all of when I was growing up. Growing up in Boston, I’ve always looked up to Bill Russell. In sports: Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J. The list goes on… It’s more about people who embody compassion and love and wisdom.

What’s your go-to breakfast? 
GM: Usually the classics: scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, english muffin and turkey bacon.

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