What if the secret to an extraordinary marriage was hiding in plain sight—in the winning mindsets of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahomes?
In this game-changing episode of the Marriage of Greatness Podcast, Evan and Susan Money dive deep into how the relentless pursuit of greatness by some of sports’ biggest legends can be applied to your marriage. Are you living your marriage like an NBA or NFL champion, or just running laps around mediocrity?
Key Highlights:
The “Marriage Mindset” of Champions: Discover how Michael Jordan's strive for perfection every time he steps on the court can inspire you to bring that same intentionality and effort to your relationship—every single day.
Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” in Love: Learn why greatness is for those who commit to continual improvement, and how falling in love with the process (not fearing failure or obsessing over “winning at all costs”) radically improves your marriage.
Tom Brady’s Prehab over Rehab Approach: Why investing consistent effort up front prevents the blowups and “injuries” that set relationships back—and how being proactive can spare you years of emotional rehab.
Patrick Mahomes’ Relentless Goal-Setting: How aiming to become the “greatest” in your marriage, and owning the work it requires, can set you on a path few even dream of.
The Grocery Store Analogy: Susan’s insightful analogy on how to take only what you need from each stage of growth—without overwhelm—and why returning “for another lap” can deepen the wisdom you bring home.
The Power of Environment: Why you must surround yourself with greatness, let go of “victim mentalities,” and what it really means to pursue a relationship that inspires—not just survives.
Whether you’re new to the Marriage of Greatness family or looking for that next level, this episode is packed with inspiration, relatable stories, and practical takeaways that will challenge you to be the MVP in your own marriage.
Timestamped Overview:
00:00 – What if we applied the mindsets of Jordan, Kobe, Brady, and Mahomes to marriage?
00:31 – Welcome and intro to the Marriage of Greatness philosophy
02:29 – Susan’s grocery store analogy for personal growth in marriage
05:46 – The “greatness mindset” and why it’s rare
09:31 – The difference between mediocrity and greatness in relationships
11:03 – Kobe’s “Mamba Mentality” and loving the process, not just the results
15:19 – Applying championship methods to marriage (and why “switching teams” isn’t the answer)
18:31 – Tom Brady: Why prehab beats rehab, in football and in love
22:32 – Creating strong, positive habits for families
24:23 – Addressing past hurts—how most adults (and couples) avoid what actually needs healing
28:12 – Patrick Mahomes: The humility and drive behind the “greatest of all time” mindset
31:04 – Evan’s commitment to becoming the greatest husband and final encouragements
Ready to put championship mindsets to work in your marriage? Press play and get inspired to win together—on and off the court.