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Why are many nba players african american and from the inner city? A reason to meditate

Why are many nba players african american and from the inner city? A reason to meditate. A Theory by Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider. Top 6 Nba players of all time. 1 2 3

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Why are many nba players african american and from the inner city? A reason to meditate

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  1. Why are many nba players africanamerican and from the inner city?A reason to meditate A Theoryby Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider

  2. Top 6 Nba players of all time • 1 2 3 • 4 5 6 NBA All Time Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2012, from NNBA website, http://www.nba.com/statistics/default_all_time_leaders/AllTimeLeadersPTSQuery.html?topic=4

  3. 3 Caucasians in the top 20 greatest players of all time • 12 15 19 NBA All Time Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2012, from NNBA website, http://www.nba.com/statistics/default_all_time_leaders/AllTimeLeadersPTSQuery.html?topic=4

  4. Physical difference between races? Controversial • Same basic physiology: According to DNA the average African American is 17-18%White • Each muscle: • fast twitch (explosive) fibers and • slow twitch (endurance)fibers • Geographical regions may have more of one type than the other • Critical organ: the brain African American Population. (US Census 2011) Retrieved June 15, 2012, from Blueprint of Black America website, http://www.blackdemographics.com/ Entine, J. (2000).Taboo: Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports and Why We Are Afraid to Talk About It. NY: BBS Public Affairs.

  5. What is the x-factor for inner city black men • Kids from all backgrounds work hard to go to the NBA • Over coached kids should be better, but there are not many in the top 20 • INTUITION is the x factor

  6. intuition • Webster’s Dictionary: the ability to have insight into a matter without conscious thought • Dictionary.com: pure, untaught knowledge

  7. Intuition vs technique Intuitive movememtdoes not require conscious thought: faster, fluid Technical skills require conscious thought: slower, robotic • Jason Richardson • LabronJames Intuitive Movement

  8. The brain that changes itself: by normandoidge, md (2007) • Brain plasticity exists from cradle to grave • Brain creates operating maps • Brain can reorganize its maps throughout a lifetime • Maps are not universal, individual’s vary in their map boarders and size • Map size depends on what we do over the course of our lives Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain that changes Itself. London: Penguin Books.

  9. Intuition Brian maps Weak Brain Map: Unreliable Strong Brain Map: Reliable

  10. Many africanamerican are inner city kids • Green denser populated areas are urban • Rural South and Urban areas difficult for minorities • Additional minority of being very tall African American Population. (US Census 2011) Retrieved June 15, 2012, from Blueprint of Black America website, http://www.blackdemographics.com/

  11. burberry • 4th fastest growing global brand • International Retailer of the Year 2011 • Mission statement: rely on the intuition of the staff for making decisions Burberry (n.d.). Retrieved June 17, 2012. http://www.burberryplc.com/about_burberry

  12. solution MEDITATION

  13. meditation • Detach from distracting thoughts and feelings • Focus on the present moment • Listen • Gain insight and awareness • Medical Dictionary (n.d.). Retrieved June 17,2012. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/meditation

  14. karate Uses meditation as part of the training Defy gravity Speed Quick intuitive processing Amazing feats

  15. Survival environment vs. meditation Can have negative psychological side effects No negative side effects Medical Dictionary (n.d.). Retrieved June 17,2012. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/meditation

  16. Conclusion A • Daily meditation would benefit aspiring athletes

  17. Conclusion B • Daily mediation would benefit everyone for: • Better Health • To reach higher levels of performance in any work

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