The School of Greatness

908 Kobe Bryant on Life, Love and Legacy

Jan 29, 2020

In a heartfelt tribute, Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball icon and Academy Award winner, shares insights on love and legacy. He reflects on his journey, describing love as a persistent journey through ups and downs. Kobe emphasizes the importance of family, mentorship, and the champion mentality that fueled his drive to greatness. He discusses navigating life after sports, the significance of storytelling, and how to channel passion post-retirement. His lasting impact continues to inspire a legacy of hard work and resilience.

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Quick takeaways

Dedication, practice, and focusing on the basics are essential for achieving success.

Understanding teammates' psychology and behavior can bring out the best in them.

Finding new passions, embracing storytelling, and learning from mentors help in overcoming challenges after retirement.

Deep dives

The Importance of Hard Work and Fundamentals in Basketball

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.

Intro

2min

Remembering Kobe Bryant

7min

Inspiring Connections with Kobe Bryant

15min

The Mamba Mentality and Life Lessons

4min

Building a Champion's Mindset

11min

Team Dynamics and Business Hiring Challenges

4min

From the Court to Creation: Navigating Life After Sports

2min

Navigating Life After Basketball: From Injury to Inspiration

2min

The Art of Storytelling and Life Lessons

17min

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Creating a New Sports Show: Inspiration and Collaboration

2min

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Embracing Childlike Creativity and Kobe's Legacy

8min

“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.