Importance of Being Happy | Brian Propp NHL, Author of "Angel on my Wing" - Ep 155

Brian Propp is a 15 year veteran hockey player in the NHL who played for Philadelphia, Boston, Minnesota and Hartford. During his career, he scored over 1000 points and had 1000 games played. He is the all time left winger in NHL playoff history with 64 goals, 84 assists, 148 points in 160 games. Brian played in 5 Stanley cup finals and played in 5 all star games. In 1987 he won the championship with Canada, the Canada cup playing with Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.After his career, he became the General Manager of the Medford (NJ) Ice Rink for 3 years in New Jersey and he was the color TV and Radio analyst for 9 years with the flyers. More recently he has worked at the judge group for 5 years in Conshohocken (PA) and last 10 years with wolf commercial real estate. He has also founded and expanded his own cigar label - Guffaw Cigars - which he sells through his web site and directly at events.Brian has a massive stroke September 3, 2015 which resulted in over a year of physical therapy and rehabilitation. He has dedicated several hours to charity work to raise money to benefit other stroke victim and others with brain trauma and injuries. He runs a charity golf event every year at Riverwinds golf club in New Jersey as well as a charity celebrity hockey event every year at Aston Ice Rink in philadelphia benefiting headstrong cancer foundation.Most recently, Brian wrote a book with Wayne Fish called Angel on my Wing, released November 5th 2024 which focuses on his faith, his life story and his commitment to helping [email protected] (cigars)www.brianpropp.com (all events)www.wolfcre.com (commercial real estate)www.in8.com (data servers and data storage)Transcript:VIEW RECORDING - 32 mins (No highlights)Meeting PurposeConduct an interview with former NHL player Brian Propp to discuss his book, career, and current ventures.Key TakeawaysBrian Propp released a book titled "Angel on My Wing" in November 2024, focusing on his hockey career and recovery from a strokeHe runs a cigar company called Gafos Cigars and is involved in charity events for stroke research and cancer supportPropp emphasizes the importance of being happy with one's own life, a lesson from his fatherThe interview covers Propp's hockey career, business ventures, and personal experiences, providing promotional content for his projectsTopicsBook: "Angel on My Wing"Co-authored with Wayne Fish, taking two years to completeCovers Propp's upbringing, hockey career, and stroke recoveryCurrently #1 in stroke books categoryAvailable on Amazon (US) and Indigo (Canada)Title reflects faith background and hockey career ("wing")Hockey Career Highlights15-year NHL veteran, primarily with Philadelphia FlyersScored over 1,000 points in over 1,000 gamesAll-time leading left winger in NHL playoff history (148 points)Participated in five Stanley Cup finals and five All-Star gamesWon 1987 World Championship with Team CanadaCigar Business: Gafos CigarsStarted 8 years ago after visiting Dominican Republic factoriesOffers mild, medium, and full-bodied cigarsAvailable in various box sizes (5, 10, 24, 25)Website: gafossigars.comCharity WorkAnnual charity golf event (May 12th) for University of Pennsylvania Stroke CenterCelebrity hockey event (March 22nd) benefiting Headstrong CancerLast year's golf event raised nearly $40,000; aiming for $60-80,000 this yearPersonal Life and RecoverySuffered a massive stroke in 2015Credits faith, family, and friends for support during recoveryEmphasizes positivity and perseverance in rehabilitationLearn More... Submit your request here:I want to be on the mAke the grAde Experience PodcastCheck out all that Dr Greene offers: http//:www.makethegrade.netEntrepreneurial Opportunities: I want to be an entrepreneurThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyReach Dr Steve directly: [email protected]