The Exponential Athlete | Sports Performance

Kobe Bryant leveraged the Black Mamba alter ego to buffer his play on the court from the chaos of his real life. Other athletes have also used this tool to maximize their performance and disassociate from their fears. In this deep dive, I pull out my favorite highlights from "The Alter Ego Effect", a book by Todd Herman. This is no substitute for the book, but a simple distillation of some of what I thought were the most important parts and how they relate to the athletes we studied. In the episode we learn why people create alter egos, which athletes have used them successfully, and how you can create one to dominate your field of play. Book: https://amzn.to/3OOFUYZ Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/athletexpodcast⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/exponentialathlete/⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exponential-athlete-podcast⁠  0:00 Intro 2:05 Who Uses Alter Egos? 4:50 You Already Have Alter Egos 6:25 Why Have an Alter Ego 7:30 The Batman Effect 9:55 Creating an Alter Ego 16:55 Kobe & The Mamba

Cory Jez, a sports analytics professional, discusses the role of math and analytics in sports. He talks about the maturity of analytics in different sports, misconceptions about analytics, and how TourIQ helps athletes. He also explores the clash between players and leadership, the importance of strategy and execution, and the role of training and recovery in optimizing performance.

The podcast delves into Shane Battier's unique basketball philosophy that led to multiple championships. It explores his selfless contributions, the power of teamwork, attention to detail in basketball, achieving a 'flow state,' and the importance of curiosity and hard work in personal growth and success.

This is part 3 of of the 3 part series studying the keys to Kobe Bryant's success on the basketball court. In this episode we dive into the unfair advantages Kobe had while growing up. What uncontrollable forces shaped who he became as an athlete? We also explore what the downside to his success was. Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/athletexpodcast⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/exponentialathlete/⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exponential-athlete-podcast⁠⁠  The episode is broken down into the following sections: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Genetics 5:10 Joe Bryant 14:35 Room to Grow 22:00 Pam Bryant 25:00 Italia 30:30 Luck and Timing 32:30 The Cautionary Tale 33:30 A Man Misunderstood 38:00 Overshadowing Teammates 42:50 Distance from Family and Friends 45:20 Championships 47:55 Physical Deterioration 54:18 Thank you! Resources - Books The Mamba Mentality: How I Play - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3QdbFL0⁠⁠ Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3sb0V81⁠⁠ The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3MpIYJM⁠⁠ A More Beautiful Question - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47UYkO5⁠⁠ The Genius of Athletes - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/42f7XGb⁠⁠ The 4 Disciplines of Execution - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/48NaoCn⁠⁠ The Mindful Athlete - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3tWdXas⁠⁠ Resources - YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYPbic1Fzk&ab_channel=NickSmithNBA⁠⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDrvgjmQu1E&ab_channel=SHOWTIMEBasketball⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eghVv1LTZU&ab_channel=NickSmithNBA ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R3KIyEgCgc&ab_channel=SHOWTIMEBasketball ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2cQ2kD6lzs&ab_channel=JayShettyPodcast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyIrWtgOUoo&ab_channel=OutcastMotivation ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0eo0BOOwuI&ab_channel=PiotrekzProductions ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwzlJRIyA8g&ab_channel=DaveMcMenamin ⁠⁠ Resources - Movies Kobe Bryant's Muse Kobe Doin' Work Resources - Podcasts ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XpuanC5TdfS6KwEAEovun⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZENG3y1lFVRjPBbMREibt?si=eZVu_NoMQxCsWv46aRft8Q ⁠⁠ Resources - Research Wingspan in NBA - https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/study-shows-wingspan-has-correlation-athletic-prowess-nba-mma Second Child Study https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2020/jan/19/born-second-finish-first-siblings

This is part 2 of of the 3 part series studying the keys to Kobe Bryant's success on the basketball court. In this episode we break down the mental tools that he uses to cultivate one of the strongest minds in sports. We go in depth into how he views himself on his journey towards greatness. Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/athletexpodcast⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/exponentialathlete/⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exponential-athlete-podcast⁠⁠  The episode is broken down into the following sections: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Mr Adaptable 13:53 The Strategist 27:40 Confidence Vs Arrogance 35:47 The Challenger 56:40 Kobe the Hero 1:08:12 Mamba Mentality 1:19:10 The Leader 1:21:00 Part 2 Summary Resources - Books The Mamba Mentality: How I Play - ⁠https://amzn.to/3QdbFL0⁠ Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant - ⁠https://amzn.to/3sb0V81⁠ The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality - ⁠https://amzn.to/3MpIYJM⁠ A More Beautiful Question - ⁠https://amzn.to/47UYkO5⁠ The Genius of Athletes - ⁠https://amzn.to/42f7XGb⁠ The 4 Disciplines of Execution - ⁠https://amzn.to/48NaoCn⁠ The Mindful Athlete - ⁠https://amzn.to/3tWdXas⁠ Resources - YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYPbic1Fzk&ab_channel=NickSmithNBA⁠  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDrvgjmQu1E&ab_channel=SHOWTIMEBasketball⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eghVv1LTZU&ab_channel=NickSmithNBA ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R3KIyEgCgc&ab_channel=SHOWTIMEBasketball ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2cQ2kD6lzs&ab_channel=JayShettyPodcast ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyIrWtgOUoo&ab_channel=OutcastMotivation ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0eo0BOOwuI&ab_channel=PiotrekzProductions ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwzlJRIyA8g&ab_channel=DaveMcMenamin ⁠ Resources - Movies Kobe Bryant's Muse Kobe Doin' Work Resources - Podcasts ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XpuanC5TdfS6KwEAEovun⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZENG3y1lFVRjPBbMREibt?si=eZVu_NoMQxCsWv46aRft8Q ⁠ Resources - Research Self Talk Research - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263861709_Motivational_Self-Talk_Improves_10km_Time_Trial_Cycling_Compared_to_Neutral_Self-Talk The clutch State - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27981877/

Explore Kobe Bryant's philosophy of learning, curiosity, and innovation in basketball. Learn about his diverse training methods, relentless pursuit of skill development, and meticulous approach to mastering the game. Discover how Kobe leveraged imitation, unconventional mindset, and fearless inquisitiveness to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.

The ambitious goal of this podcast is to embark on the most complete study of excellence in sports ever created. What separates the greatest athletes, coaches, and teams from their competitors? What can we learn from these greats that we can apply to our own lives? This is a podcast made for elite professional athletes or others who want to reach the pinnacle of their field. Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/athletexpodcast⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/exponentialathlete/⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exponential-athlete-podcast⁠⁠