Episode 7

E7: The Game is Over - Interview with Pat Croce - Part One

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Game of Zen! We're excited to share the latest installment featuring an insightful interview with esteemed guest, Pat Croce. Join hosts Paul and Scott as they delve into the fascinating world of psychological suffering rooted in fear and its unnecessary nature.

Pat Croce, who boasts an impressive business career starting as a physical therapist for the Philadelphia Flyers and later becoming an athletic trainer for the 76ers, joins the conversation. Pat shares captivating stories of his journey, including founding Physical Therapy Centers and his partnership with Ed Snyder and Comcast to purchase the struggling Sixers.

00:00:50 Pat's incredible business career in sports.

00:06:30 Retired, chasing success, newfound spiritual journey. Satori moment.

00:13:14 Fear-based suffering, alleviating with touch. Physical Therapy connection to Zen.

00:14:34 Listening, surrendering, and selling my business.

00:20:16 Deep listening is impressive. Making the deal to buy the Sixers.

00:22:43 Inclusive event, diverse audience, player charity involvement.

00:25:33 Exciting Sixers run ends in championship loss.

00:28:58 Started on path to path to path. Moderator, intense energy. Meeting with Allen Iverson & Larry Brown.

00:36:53 Awareness is unchanging and ever-present; pure being.

00:37:47 Belief fuels feelings, emotions; meditation helps.

PART TWO COMING SOON...

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Paul Agostinelli

Paul is a transmitted Zen teacher, Executive + Life Coach working at the intersection of professional, personal and spiritual development. He is Founder and Spiritual Leader of Eon Zen Center and offers Zen-informed Executive Coaching and Consultancy services through his Zen@Work program (www.zenatwork.org).

Paul received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Dartmouth College and a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago, and has had a long career as an Internet Technology entrepreneur, co-founding and running multiple companies. He is on the Faculty of Willow Farm Contemplative Caregiving Center, and taught Zen for seven years as Adjunct Faculty at Naropa University.
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Scott Berman

Scott is a serial entrepreneur with a long career in Venture Capital, Digital Marketing & Jewelry Manufacturing. He is a devoted student of Zen Buddhism and has been studying with Sensei Paul for the last 3 years. Scott is an avid reader of spiritual books. In addition to the various business ventures, he has been keeping official NBA Basketball Stats for the Philadelphia 76ers since 1988.