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#3406: Extremity Becomes Identity

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Sep 10, 2025
Discover how embracing extremity can shape your identity and set you apart from the crowd. Learn why consistent dedication in your craft can earn you respect and recognition. Explore the power of personal branding through extreme commitment, illustrated with examples from sports icons like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. Understand how pushing boundaries can define who you are, while contrasting the allure of moderates versus high achievers. This engaging discussion will inspire you to elevate your game and dominate your personal brand.
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INSIGHT

Extremity Defines You

  • Extremity means staking out the furthest edge of a thing you care about so others define you by it.
  • You don't need uniqueness, you need to go further than everyone else in that domain.
ANECDOTE

Kobe Example Of Extreme Work Ethic

  • Dre recalls basketball players idolizing Kobe's work ethic but failing to match his extreme dedication.
  • He uses Kobe to show how going further than others makes that trait your identity.
ADVICE

Pick One Edge And Own It

  • Pick one thing and take it to an extreme so people consistently associate you with it.
  • Intentionally live that extreme so it becomes your reputation without having to state it.
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