As you get to know me better through this book, you will realize that I’m a simple guy who likes simple solutions. I came up with the 3-D concept years ago when I was playing around with a couple of keywords for a speech I was preparing to give to young people. I wanted to use my last name, Donaldson, in the speech so it would be memorable, but I thought, “There’s nothing catchy to play off with my name.” Then it came to me—I could play off the letter D. And right away, I came up with three keywords that begin with D. As a matter of fact, I put them into a concept we’re all familiar with since we are used to seeing things as one-dimensional, two-dimensional, or three-dimensional. Just look around and you can see how many different angles and dimensions there are to just about everything we observe. So I said to myself, why not? Let’s do it in 3-D!
My three D’s are Desire, Dedication, and Discipline. After having the right attitude, and the persistence to “keep on keeping on,” these three keywords are at the top of what it takes to be successful.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
[email protected]
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
