Hello, writing from Istanbul. Lately, I've been loving my morning oatmeal with dates – it's delicious! You know, a lot of people talk about wanting to be good at basketball, but not everyone is willing to put in the work. Some even show up just five minutes before practice starts! But to be really good, you have to give up something else. Stick around to find out what LeBron James sacrifices to be great.

Basketball Tip 🏀

Playing basketball games is fun because of the fans and the excitement. But it's not easy to get ready for them. You have to do a lot of hard work before, like exercising, practicing basketball skills, and staying fit during the summer. And as you get older, it gets even tougher because you have more things to do.

In our last newsletter, we talked about routines. How can you make sure your routine stays the same even when there are lots of other things going on?

When I started, I used a chart to track my habits. In college, coaches helped me stay focused because they wanted me to do well. But when I played overseas, I had to do it myself.

You could try using a chart or writing in a journal to help you stay on track.

LeBron James, one of the best basketball players ever, talked about this on his new podcast with JJ Reddick. He said he sometimes has to give up time with his family to be great at basketball. It's hard, but it's part of being really good at something. When you're older and doing well in your career, you might have to give up things you like, like playing video games, to be great at what you do. Are you ready for that?

Q&A ❓

What are your top 3 supplements?

From Josh via Tik Tok

1. Creatine Monohydrate

   1. Improve their exercise performance.

   2. Help their recovery after intense exercise.

   3. Increase their muscle mass.

   4. Prevent severe muscle injuries or reduce the severity of muscle injuries.

   5. Help athletes tolerate more intense activity.

   6. Reduce dehydration and cramping.

2. Magnesium Breakthrough

   1. Magnesium supplement to aid sleep, you may get to sleep faster and deeper

   2. Can promote a balanced stress response, you may feel relaxed and at peace

   3. Contributes to a healthy immune response

   4. Is vital for many processes in the human body

   5. Magnesium contributes to building strong bones

3. Hydrogen Tablets

   1. increases its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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