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Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice

Retired NFL wide receiver, Author.

Jerry Rice is among the most iconic and awarded athletes in NFL history. Of his many record-breaking statistics this wide receiver compiled in his celebrated career, none is more hallowed than his all-time touchdown mark of 208. Rice won three Super Bowls with the 49ers and was MVP in the 49ers’ Super Bowl XXIII win. Rice was inducted into Canton in 2010, and his jersey No. 80 is retired by the 49ers. He is also the author of Go Long!: My Journey Beyond the Game and the Fame. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.

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Go Long!

My Journey Beyond the Game and the Fame

by Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice is the greatest NFL wide receiver of all time. You might also know him from his Dancing with the Stars awesomeness. And, perhaps most importantly, he seems like a really good guy—committed to being a role model and expressing the best version of himself in everything he does. I always knew Jerry had an extraordinary work ethic and I thought it would be fun to hear about his journey in his own words. And, here we are. Big Ideas we explore include: Jerry on fear (you might be surprised how much fear drove his success), the voices in his head (that wisely said, "Never quit!"), growth and grit (Jerry is a poster child for the science of both), how to practice (hint: the way you want to play), what he did after breaking the all-time touchdown record (hint: showed up for training the next day THREE hours before everyone else), and the best you (that's what we're chasing!).

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The Little Things
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Aren’t So Little

Jerry Rice was one of the greatest (American) football players ever. He was a wide receiver known for his astonishing work ethic and commitment to (and demonstration of) excellence. He once said: “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” I might ...

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When? Every Time He Caught the Ball

Not too long ago, we had fun discussing some wisdom from Jerry Rice—the all-time great NFL wide receiver. He once said: “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” After reading that line in Chasing Excellence, I decided to dig a little deeper in...

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Breaking Records
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Then What? Get Back to Work

In our last +1, we talked about the fact that Jerry Rice scored a touchdown every single time he caught the ball (in practice). ALL IN. EVERY PLAY. (Quick check in: Did you have fun scoring some touchdowns while channelling your inner Jerry Rice?) Now, I’m not sure how many touchdowns Jerry scored in p...

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Go All In (Skip the Gatorade)

In our last +1, we talked about the great Sufi poet Rumi and compared his spiritual intensity with some sports icons. I said Rumi would have played football like Jerry Rice (“Touchdown, Rumi!”) and that he would have coached basketball like John Wooden. I think he would have also played basketball wi...

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