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Coby Bryant shares his early experiences of scoring zero points in a summer league and how it motivated him to work on his fundamentals and improve his skills. He emphasizes the value of dedication, practice, and focusing on the basics to achieve success.
Coby Bryant discusses the significance of understanding your teammates' psychology and behavior to bring out the best in them. He shares examples of how he motivated his teammates through leading by example, setting expectations, and creating a team culture driven by a strong work ethic.
Coby Bryant opens up about the fear and challenges he faced when transitioning from being a professional athlete to finding a new purpose after retirement. He discusses overcoming these challenges by finding new passions, embracing storytelling, and learning from mentors in different industries.
Coby Bryant expresses his passion for storytelling and acknowledges the importance of stories in driving human behavior. He shares that one of his unanswered questions is how to tell a great story, recognizing its influence and impact on individuals and society as a whole.
Losing can be exciting because it exposes weaknesses and presents opportunities for improvement. Whether you win or lose, the process should be the same - analyzing mistakes, identifying strengths, and finding ways to replicate success. Facing losses and studying them is crucial to avoid repeating them. Katie Lou Samuelson's experience serves as an example. Despite not wanting to relive a tough loss, she watched the game with Kobe Bryant to understand the mistakes made and learn from them.
Film study was a crucial part of Kobe Bryant's routine throughout his career. Early on, he learned from Tex Winter, one of his assistant coaches, how to break down footage and analyze every detail. Watching hours of film allowed him to see the game in slow motion and make better tactical decisions in real time. Kobe emphasizes the importance of studying film to recognize patterns, understand tactics, and position oneself strategically. He believes that watching oneself back and seeking improvement is essential to achieving greatness in any field, as shown by his dedication and endless pursuit of perfection.
“If you’re going to have a story, have a big story.” - Joseph Campbell
I was heartbroken to hear the news of the fatal helicopter crash that caused the death of legendary Kobe Bryant, along with his oldest daughter Gigi and seven others.
Kobe inspired me for years, and I know he inspired so many other people across the world.
My heart goes out to his family and the families of those involved with the crash. There are no words to express my sadness. When I interviewed Kobe in 2018, I asked him what love was, and he described love as "a journey that has its ups and its downs...it's a certain persistence to go through the good times and the bad times with someone or something that you truly love."
Even though Kobe is not with us, I know that his legacy of love and greatness will continue to inspire and strengthen us for years to come.
In this episode, I wanted to revisit our interview together as a memorial of his testament of greatness. Kobe was a champion, and to be a champion, you have to have the champion mentality. He definitely had that figured out.
No one has mastered the art of staying focused on your goal and working tirelessly towards it like the legend and icon, Kobe Bryant.
Kobe is widely regarded as one of the best basketball players of all time.
He won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He was 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 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way.
Kobe was known for his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He was constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams.
I have so much respect for Kobe Bryant. Please join me in revisiting his legacy, his Mamba Mentality, and his wisdom on embracing failure on Episode 908.
If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/908 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
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