The Exponential Athlete | Sports Performance

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