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Mentioned in 11 episodes

The Mamba mentality

How I Play
Book • 2005
In this autobiographical book, Kobe Bryant shares his insights on his life and basketball career, highlighting his detailed approach to preparation, both physical and mental.

The book includes Bryant's reflections on his leadership, his techniques on the court, and how he studied and competed against other players.

It is accompanied by photographs from Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein, capturing Bryant's career from his first to his last NBA game.

The book offers a deep dive into the 'Mamba mentality,' which emphasizes the journey over the result and the importance of hard work, dedication, and mental preparation.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by David Senra as a book he is rereading and will create a bonus episode about.
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#272 Kobe Bryant (The Life)
Mentioned by David Senra as a book about Kobe Bryant's mentality and approach to the game.
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#273 Kobe Bryant (Mamba Mentality)
Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to understanding regulations.
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Mentioned by Alex Smith , discussing his experiences playing against Kobe Bryant and the insights gained from his book.
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Mentioned by David Senra for its insights into dedication and practice.
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Mentioned by Andrey Kurenkov when discussing an empirical study of Mamba-based language models.
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Mencionado por Francisco Verdugo al hablar de la preparación de Kobe Bryant para mejorar su juego.
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Mentioned by Brian Cain as a book about Kobe Bryant's routine.
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Mentioned by Lewis Howes as one of the most impactful guests on his podcast.
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Mentioned by Todd as a terrible book despite Kobe's excellence and was planned to be rewritten.
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Mentioned by Brett Meiselas while discussing the app's features and book selection.
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Mentioned by Brian Keating as an example of an athlete who wrote a book about his mindset and values.
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Mentioned by Quentin Richardson when discussing his defensive strategy against Kobe Bryant.
Shane Battier
Mentioned as the main subject of the podcast episode, detailing his philosophy on basketball and life.
The Mamba Mentality - Book Summary

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