{
  "id": 19224479,
  "title": "‘I’ll see you tomorrow’: What Michael Jordan’s trainer learned from the 1995 loss—and his three-tier test for winners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ill-see-you-tomorrow-what-michael-jordans-trainer-learned-from-the",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:15:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/11/09/tim-grover-michael-jordan-trainer-relentless-winning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Orlando Magic upset the Chicago Bulls in the 1995 playoffs, leading to much criticism directed at Michael Jordan. After the loss, trainer Tim Grover approached Jordan with the now-famous words, \"I'll see you tomorrow.\" This reaction has become a key part of Grover's philosophy, which he now sells through his company Attack Athletics. Grover, who has worked with Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and other NBA stars, has turned his experience into books, an online training platform, and a pitch to executives. The core of Grover's approach is his 2013 book Relentless and its 2021 follow-up Winning, both of which categorize competitors into three tiers: Coolers, Closers, and Cleaners. Coolers are steady but unremarkable, Closers perform well under clear conditions, and Cleaners are the top tier – individuals who can achieve results regardless of obstacles. Grover's 2021 book Winning emphasizes this hierarchy, stating that Cleaners possess the ability to consistently achieve outcomes, no matter the circumstances. Grover's teachings are packaged in a $599 online course called The Relentless System, which includes a \"Are you a cleaner?\" module and various lessons. He argues against overthinking and emphasizes the importance of action. Much of Grover's material is drawn from ESPN's 2020 docuseries The Last Dance, which chronicled the Bulls' final championship season, including their playoff loss to the Magic. Grover uses the series, particularly Episode 8, to illustrate how Jordan's intense drive motivated his teammates, despite the criticism he faced for being \"petty, mean, and angry.\" For Grover, the true lesson of 1995 lies not in the loss, but in Jordan's subsequent declaration of what makes a true winner.",
  "summary": "After Orlando knocked the Bulls out in 1995, Michael Jordan asked to train the next day. Tim Grover now sells that standard.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}