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About norman

6ixth Man is an identity. Norman Coulter Jr. is just the guy who learned, from basketball, some great lessons about what it means to compete. Hard lessons are hard for a reason, because we refuse to see the value of them. I was born in Inglewood and spent a good number of formative years in the region formerly known as South Central Los Angeles. I'm probably not much different than you but between mom, grandparents, sisters and coaches I got a rad God mix of character development and that's what I talk about in the blog. I observe the obvious and at times wax ghetto eloquent. Of course, I'm a fan of health and fitness so I do a bit of that alongside public speaking and character consulting.

THE DELUSION SERIES: EPISODE 1

Posted on February 18, 2012 by norman

Before Whitney Houston passed away last weekend, people spoke of her voice not being what it once was. I read articles and blogs recounting unsatisfied audiences, rudely storming out of venues and asking for refunds. Thanks to the wonder of … Continue reading →

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JEREMY LIN AND THE RANK OF UNDERDOG

Posted on February 15, 2012 by norman

The latest underdog craze is the New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin who’s been lightin’ up scoreboards and testing his mettle against NBA elite just one season after being cut by the Golden State Warriors. But it’s easy to root for … Continue reading →

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NAKED AND ASHAMED: PART TWO

Posted on February 2, 2012 by norman
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NAKED AND ASHAMED: PART ONE

Posted on January 22, 2012 by norman
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GOOD AND BAD FUEL

Posted on January 10, 2012 by norman
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DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS

Posted on December 20, 2011 by norman

My students recently read a piece from the Power of Nonviolence, a personal narrative about a man named John Lewis who participated in sit-ins during the 1960s. A lot of kids questioned the notion of nonviolent protest, said they seemed … Continue reading →

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DISLOYALTY

Posted on December 3, 2011 by norman

I’m a confirmed disloyal individual, I think. You might be as well. Far back as I can remember I’ve been giving people reasons to not like me. I’ve often thought that people can like the you they make you out … Continue reading →

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PARIAHS OF SPORT

Posted on November 20, 2011 by norman

Aren’t Tiger Woods, Michael Vick, Joe Paterno, and Kobe Bryant unforgiveable? These are the men of scorn in athletics with the recent addendum of Penn State University’s beloved Joe Pa. And what makes a pariah? Well, here’s what happens: people … Continue reading →

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GOOD GOD OF IRONY

Posted on November 5, 2011 by norman

I asked students to describe an episode of irony from their own lives. Ryan retorted, “I choked on a lifesaver once.” Touché. I’ve “choked on a lifesaver.” It’s when the thing that should be adding value to your life steals … Continue reading →

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DENOUMENT FROM TRIPLE OVERTIME

Posted on October 29, 2011 by norman

When the events of the story conclude, tie up and make sense, you have Denoument. We make resolutions at various times throughout life and to say we’re short sighted would be grotesquely inadequate. Our resolutions are not action focused or … Continue reading →

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