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Kobe led by example for his teammates. They couldn’t keep up— but they were always challenged by the example he set.
Kobe Bryant • The Mamba Mentality
Create an alter ego to summon confidence
Kobe Bryant created his "Black Mamba" alter ego as a way to get through the lowest point of his career. His nickname was inspired by the movie "Kill Bill," in which the snake, known for its agility and aggressiveness, was used as a code name for a deadly assassin. "The length, the snake, the bite, the strike,
You don’t have to play basketball like Michael Jordan to have his mind-set and mental toughness, and apply it to whatever you do. You don’t need Kobe’s athletic skills to attack your dreams the way he attacks his. You don’t have to overcome injury and impossible odds like Dwyane Wade to overcome whatever obstacles are standing between you and your
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Kobe wanted to find out what you were made of, and if he could count on you to help him win, plain and simple.
Kobe Bryant • The Mamba Mentality
I’m the oldest sibling in my family and I always try to be an example for my two younger brothers, challenge them when I think they need to be and praise them when they deserve it. Kobe is the closest thing to an older brother for me. He never hesitated to tell me things as they were, never sugarcoated anything for me, and challenged me along the w
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“Kobe sprinted through life like no one I've ever known. He had no hobbies or distractions. Didn't play golf, didn't hang out with buddies, didn't go to parties. Occasionally, he'd decide to see a movie and would rent out the whole theater so he could take a small group of friends or family to see it privately, usually twice in a row. Otherwise, he
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