The School of Greatness

691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion

Sep 10, 2018

49:53

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Kobe Bryant

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Quick takeaways

Embrace failure and use it as fuel for improvement.

Develop a consistent and disciplined daily routine for long-term success.

Harness the power of storytelling to inspire and create lasting impact.

Deep dives

Coby Bryant's Achievements and Legacy

Coby Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, having won multiple NBA championships and numerous accolades. He held records and achieved milestones throughout his career, including being an 18-time All-Star and one of the highest-scoring players in NBA history. Coby also found success beyond basketball, winning an Oscar for his animated short film and creating a children's podcast called The Punies. His drive, talent, and dedication to the sport have solidified his place as one of the all-time greats.

Love as a Journey of Perseverance

00:37

You're So Dominant

01:29

How to Tell a Good Story

02:50

Do You Know How to Get Better?

02:09

Introduction

6min

What Was Your Greatest Teacher?

2min

The Mentality of Hard Work

2min

How to Be a Great Basketball Player

2min

How Did You Develop That Mindset?

2min

I Can't Let You Get the Best Out of Your Teammates, Right?

2min

How Important Is Understanding Human Psychology and Behavior to Work With a Team?

4min

The Greatest Challenge You've Had Since Leaving the Game?

2min

Shop Small With Amex This Summer

3min

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What's the Vision for You?

2min

11.

How to Tell a Good Story

3min

12.

You Get the Information From Losing More Than From Winning

4min

13.

Do You Know How to Get Better?

2min

14.

You're So Dominant

1min

15.

What Are You Most Proud of From Your 20 Seasons?

3min

16.

How Do You Motivate Yourself to Work Hard?

2min

17.

What Does Love Feel Like?

4min

18.

The Punies on Apple Podcast or Spotti Fit An, Anywhere.

2min

19.

What's Your Definition of Greatness?

3min

20.

Are You Sharing a Positive and Parful Story?

3min

“REST AT THE END, NOT IN THE MIDDLE.”- KOBE BRYANT
He’s won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He’s an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons played with one franchise for an entire career: 20 seasons.
In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also just launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way.
Kobe’s known for what he calls his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He is constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams.
There is so much power in his energy and presence. I know you’re really going to love this one.
So get ready to learn all about Mamba Mentality and how to embrace failure on Episode 691.
Some Questions I Ask:
Who was your greatest teacher? (7:10)
What are some other things you do to raise the level of your teammates? (17:00)
What’s been your greatest challenge since leaving the game? (20:30)
What’s a constant theme in your life? (24:40)
Why is storytelling important to you? (25:39)
What’s your greatest weakness? (34:35)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
All about the “Mamba Mentality” (12:20)
Why he has a passion of storytelling (26:00)
Why you should be excited about failure (27:10)
Kobe’s greatest moment in 20 seasons of basketball (36:14)
Kobe’s daily routine (39:00)