It's a Family Affair – Creating a Lasting Legacy with Coach Tony Thompson and Thomas Burgess II

Family is where life begins, and love never ends. We came into this world with the gift of family, which gives us particular joy and belongingness. Within this nurturing environment, we learn the meaning of love, develop our identities, and cultivate the values that shaped who we are today. It has been said that the memories we make with our family are everything. However, many of us in the past years have encountered challenges that hinder our ability to connect and come together. Particularly, the trials of individual struggles and the impact of the global pandemic have tested our familial bonds.

Therefore, we must strive to unite everybody in the family through gatherings and reunions that nurture unity, create enduring memories, foster relationships, and honor our shared heritage. And though organizing and sustaining such events often come with their fair share of challenges, we must cherish the opportunity to gather with our loved ones in good times rather than waiting until we face the loss of cherished family members. Thus, life's uncertainties must teach us the importance of seizing the present moment and savoring the joy of being in each other's company. 

Coach Tony Thompson is a father, sports coach, podcaster, and the president of The RIZE Nil sports agency, which connects athletes and brands to maximize exposure to clients worldwide. The "RIZE NIL" is a sports marketing agency focused on making sure our clients receive revenue opportunities for the work they put into expanding the Brands image. They also assist their clients in being part of an excellent opportunity to extend their careers as collegiate student-athlete while helping brands succeed in the marketplace. 

Thomas Burgess II is a father, financial advisor, and minister of God. Thomas is the older brother of our Sports Doctor, Dr. Derrick Burgess. He graduated from the University of Alabama-Huntsville and currently lives and works in the DC Metro area in Southern Maryland. And recently, he has accepted the calling into the ministry to fulfill the life's purpose that God has given him: to share his Holy Words with others. 

In this special episode with Coach Tony and Thomas will delve into the importance of family, legacy, and unity. Today's episode will teach us how coming together as a family adds value to our identity and its remarkable impact on future generations. Be inspired by the lives and passions of our guests' speakers to chase their dreams, help others succeed, and prioritize family despite life's challenges and setbacks.

"Even when you think you're wasting your time because your job is a failure, as long as you learn whatever lesson God has for you in that season, then you're doing what you have to do to reach where you're headed." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Introduction + Episode Snippet

(00:00:36) Introducing our special guests, Thomas Burgess II and Tony Thompson.

(00:01:30) Tony's Podcast: "Interludes" Talk on Tuesday

(00:03:21) Who is Thomas Burgess II?

(00:04:57) Reminiscing the motivation behind

(00:06:46) A podcast to help, not for financial gain.

(00:07:39) A Character of Success: Consistency and Persistence 

(00:09:33) The second-generation college educated.

(00:11:42) How do the early lessons at home encourage Coach Tony today?

(00:14:26) Staying in bed is not the way to success.

(00:15:52) Having no safety net

(00:17:12) Work like a homeless: Be hungry for opportunity.

(00:18:02) Grit: How does it help Coach Tony to keep moving forward?

(00:20:13) The process of getting up early

(00:20:54) The most significant part of the process is the journey.

(00:22:46) Avoid getting stuck in one place.

(00:23:18) No steps are wasted.

(00:24:47) Knowledge of investments

(00:26:37) Try new things without hesitation

(00:29:22) Quick Reminder: Are you enjoying this episode? Please share it, leave a five-star review, and give feedback. Go to TimeOut with the SportsDr website.

(00:29:52) What is the role and responsibility of educated black men to be able to pass along through mentorship?

(00:32:25) The importance of Family Reunion

(00:37:02) Identity Struggles Within the African American Family Structure

(00:38:24) What obstacles did Thomas face, and what motivated his determination to lead the family reunion?

(00:39:54) The struggle to bring everybody together

(00:40:54) Transforming the Family Reunion from Mourning to Celebration

(00:42:56) Final TimeOut with Tony Thompson and Thomas Burgess: How do you want to impact the legacy of your family?

(00:44:19) The Legacy of Family Reunion

(00:46:41) Don't let the momentum die.

(00:47:09) Keep showing up and moving forward.

(00:47:44) Using social media as a stimulus for communication and family engagement

(00:48:18) Unity: The more unified we are, the more we can do.

(00:51:29) Making reunions a priority.

Key Takeaways:  

 "I wanted to have a platform where I could share what I was learning from a financial and educational standpoint and being able to share these pearls that have helped me along the way." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Dr. Derrick established his podcast in the right way because it birthed in a situation where he wasn't necessarily looking for the financial gain, but it was started to give a pearl of information out there that was needed." – Coach Tony Thompson

"We're all second-generation college educated. We're the first to do so many things. Still, we feel like we're carrying the community or carrying the name on our back name as we strive to achieve things that have never been done in our family before." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Staying in bed is not your way to success." – Thomas Burgess II

"No matter what I've gone through, I never planned to return. I never had a safety net." – Thomas Burgess II

"You're here to do whatever it takes, so put the hard work in, show what you need, show why you showed up, and show out." – Coach Tony Thompson

"If you're hungry and you have no place to go and no place to live, then your work ethic is completely different because you can see the opportunity." – Coach Tony Thompson

"Always prepare yourself and dress for the job you want, not for the job you got." – Coach Tony Thompson

"Our forefathers got up early before the sun got to them, put that work in so that everybody can eat that day." – Coach Tony Thompson

"When learning, you got to be willing to fail." – Thomas Burgess II

"It is a challenge to reach out to people because sometimes they don't respond. But still, I reached out to them because I want to bring everybody in and see them together." – Thomas Burgess II

"If we don't figure out that direction to help, we're going to continue to have that family reunion at the time we lose somebody." – Coach Tony Thompson

"I would like to see the legacy go back to those big reunions and where the family gets together." Coach Tony Thompson

"All those things that have made our society easier to deal with have also made it lazier to become close to your family." Coach Tony Thompson

"If you ever allow the momentum to die, it's hard to get it back." – Thomas Burgess II

"The role of men of the family is to be the leaders that move forward into the next decade." – Thomas Burgess II

"Not using social media as a crutch, but using it as a stimulus to be able to increase the impact that we can have with each other and being able to leverage off of each other." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"We have to get back to the basics of communication and family, which is unity because the more, the more unified we are, the more we can do." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"If you don't make family reunion a priority, it won't happen." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Connect with Coach Tony Thompson:

Email: prospectsontherize@yahoo.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chilllman7

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-thompson-206a33a/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZjtvhCAGbvV5JOTor5MEp

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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