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Luc Robitaille: Playing With Wayne Gretzky And Lifting The Stanley Cup | E90

Luc Robitaille: Playing With Wayne Gretzky And Lifting The Stanley Cup | E90

FromIn Search Of Excellence


Luc Robitaille: Playing With Wayne Gretzky And Lifting The Stanley Cup | E90

FromIn Search Of Excellence

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to part 2 of In Search of Excellence episode with a good friend of mine, Luc Robitaille! Luke is an NHL Hall of Famer and the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history, with 668 goals over his 19-season career.In his first year in the league, Luc won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and then went on to become the only left wing in NHL history to record 8 consecutive 40-goal seasons.Luc played 8 all-star games, won a Stanley Cup as a player with the awesome Detroit Red Wings in 2002, and 2 more Stanley Cups as an executive with the Los Angeles Kings.He is giving back to his community through his Echoes of Hope Foundation.Time stamps:11:29 Becoming a Stanley Cup ChampionA hard trophy to winAs a free agent, went to the Detroit Red WingsLuc’s feelings during the game and after winning the cup18:39 Giving away his best memorabiliaA great party after winning the cupA poker night theme with giveawaysGave away the stuff he collected during his career22:42 The NHL Hall of FameIt was very emotionalLuc’s inspiring speechThe reaction of his parents26:28 The fear of failing makes you greatIf you're willing to push yourself, you're going to have successWhat do you do when no one's looking?28:25 The importance of extreme preparationLuc was very disciplinedHad to be sure he was prepared for every gameHe likes having a plan and sticking to itPicking the right marketing agency34:10 How important is passion to our success?Passion is the most important thingVery few lucky people do a job that they're passionate about36:34 Is luck an important ingredient of our success?You bring your luck through preparationSomeone can open the door for you, but you have to prove yourselfWork ethic and constant improvement41:51 Being humble and kindLuke grew up in a humble familyThe lesson from his uncleHow important is being kind and humble for our success?Very successful people are usually extremely humbleNever forget where you came from47:13 How important are coaches in hockey?Coaches in hockey are very importantA coach has to make sure every player is involved49:52 Giving back to the communityIt’s important to give back – money or timeHelped numerous foundationsStarted a charity with his wifeStarted working with foster kidsHelping them to stand on their feet56:20 Fill in the blanks for excellenceThe biggest lesson I've learned in my lifeNever give upMy biggest regret isNot spending enough time with familyAnd moreSponsors:Sandee | Bliss: BeachesWant to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives. But we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals. In Search of Excellence takes us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives. Guest features include Sharon Stone, Kevin O'Leary, Sammy Hagar, Lara Logan, Sam Zell, and many more.