Dean Tolson: The Man Who Was an Illiterate NBA Player Turned College Graduate (Magna Cum Laude) Preaches Importance of an Education

Dean Tolson was an unbelievably talented athlete. The man could jump out of the gym, and couldn't be stopped on the basketball court. He came from a poverty stricken area, and his mother who worked tirelessly to help the kids, had to make some very difficult decisions in her life when Dean and his siblings were younger. (You'll hear this in the interview) All of this helped build him into the man he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades!  Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience on how he was able to remain academically eligible to play in College until he was drafted in the NBA. Dean was truly illiterate and struggled to read and write. This came back to hinder him as he got older. We'll hear about his NBA experience and what it was like playing at that level, and the differences between the NBA then and the NBA now. What was it like playing for Bill Russell who drafted Dean to the Seattle Supersonics? We get to hear all the stories today.  Upon finishing his basketball career, Dean made a choice (thanks to his mother) to go back to college and actually take it seriously this time. He realized he needed an education and that he wouldn't make it far without one.  Not only did Dean end up going back and having success, he ended up getting his Masters Degree and graduating Magna Cum Laude!!  Now the best part about all of it is, Dean has written a book about his journey and all that he has overcome! He's sharing it with the world. It's called: "Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree"  I would love for all of you to take a look at the book and purchase a copy today! Head here to find out more about his book: https://www.deantolson.com/book/   We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!  ______________________________________________   This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA  _____________________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru  Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru  Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/  TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru   _____________________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!!  EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here!  https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc   If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription!  Get it TODAY!