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Leigh Steinberg on Life, Loss, and Comebacks
Summary
In this as-told-to format, Leigh Steinberg discusses his career journey, from his early days representing Steve Bartkowski to his more recent work with clients like Patrick Mahomes. He talks about the ups and downs of his career, including declaring bankruptcy and battling alcoholism, and how he has rebounded in recent years. Steinberg shares his philosophy on what makes a successful negotiation and how to build a successful team. He also talks about the importance of staying positive and grateful, even in the face of personal tragedy.
Q&As
What was Leigh Steinberg's first job?
Leigh Steinberg's first job was representing Steve Bartkowski, the first pick overall in the 1975 NFL draft.
What does Steinberg believe is the most important quality in life or business?
Steinberg believes that the most important quality in life or business is the ability to listen.
What is the key to expanding and having dominion and the ability to grow, according to Steinberg?
The key to expanding and having dominion and the ability to grow, according to Steinberg, is being willing to build the people up around you as superstars and having the world see them as not a diminished replacement for the ability to interact one-on-one with me, but as having their own cache.
What led to Steinberg's downfall in the early 2000s?
In the early 2000s, a series of events happened that led to Steinberg's downfall: his father died of cancer, his two boys were diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, and he turned to alcohol to numb the pain.
What was Steinberg's road back to success?
Steinberg's road back to success was hitting 12 1/2 years of continuous sobriety, finding a group of businessmen who would fund him, and slowly building back his business by signing Patrick Mahomes and a group of other players.
AI Comments
👍 This is an inspiring article about a man who has overcome many challenges in his life.
👎 This man is a washed-up has-been who is only relevant because of his past success.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about Leigh Steinberg, a super agent who has had success and failures in his career.
Friend: Wow. That's interesting. I didn't know there was such a thing as a super agent.
Me: Yeah, I didn't either. Apparently, he's the inspiration for the Tom Cruise character in Jerry Maguire.
Friend: That's crazy. I would never have guessed that.
Me: I know. It's pretty interesting.
Action items
- If you are struggling with addiction, seek help and don't be afraid to ask for support.
- If you are in a position of power, use it to build up those around you and create opportunities for them to shine.
- Don't take your relationships for granted - cherish and nurture them.
Technical terms
- Klieg lights
- a type of stage lighting that uses bright spotlights
- Bartkowski
- Steve Bartkowski, the first player picked in the 1975 NFL draft
- Wozniak
- Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple
- Cache
- a hidden or secret store of valuables or money
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- a rare disease that causes blindness
- Addiction
- a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance