"I have always had some of my best performances on the road. Believe in yourself.' They're kind of like 'okay dad alright I got it, we get it.' So, when I can put them into stories like this, hopefully it will get that same message without having their parents in their ear all the time." -Interview with Good Morning America, 2019 They get tired of hearing my voice, 'Be persistent. "I have four girls at home and I wanted to make sure, it's important that they see characters that look like them. Once I understood them, I could help bring the best out of them by touching the right nerve at the right time."- From " The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" (2018)ĥ) On Fatherhood, And Writing Books His Daughter's Could Relate To I learned what made them feel secure and where their greatest doubts lay. I learned their histories and listened to what their goals were. To learn what would work and for who, I started doing homework and watched how they behaved. I still challenged everyone and made them uncomfortable, I just did it in a way that was tailored to them. What I did adjust, though, was how I varied my approach from player to player. You could say I dared people to be their best selves. That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. "I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable. There are sacrifices that come along with making that decision." - From "Kobe Bryant's Muse" 2015 on Showtime Family time, hanging out with friends, being a great friend, being a great son, nephew, whatever the case may be. What I mean by that is, there are inherent sacrifices that come along with that. We all can be masters at our craft, but you have to make a choice. If you want to be great at something, there's a choice you have to make. "There's a choice that we have to make as people, as individuals. As we look back on his life, here are eight of the most memorable quotes on basketball, life, and being a father that Bryant presented us with over the years. His approach, the "Black Mamba Mentality" has been emulated by many throughout the years. While his exploits on the court have been nearly too voluminous to list, Bryant was also a prolific thinker, both on basketball and life. In the wake of his death, tributes have poured in from across the world, as fans and fellow athletes alike attempt to process the loss of the man known as "Black Mamba." So don’t take it lightly.LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)- Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were among nine victims who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday. You are responsible for how people remember you-or don’t. “We can always kind of be average and do what’s normal. I looked at it this way: you were either in my way, or out of it.” “ Trust me, setting things up right from the beginning will avoid a ton of tears and heartache…” “The most important thing is you must put everybody on notice that you’re here and you are for real.” Because if I sit there and have to face myself and tell myself, ‘You’re a failure’. You don’t deny it, but you also don’t capitulate to it. Family time, hanging out with friends, being a great friend, being a great son, nephew, whatever the case may be.” “If you want to be great at something, there’s a choice you have to make. “Use your success, wealth and influence to put them in the best position to realize their own dreams and find their true purpose.” Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.” “Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. “If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.” “The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.” “A lot of leaders fail because they don’t have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord.” “The beauty in being blessed with talent is rising above doubters to create a beautiful moment.” They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.” It’s not a challenge to me to win the scoring title, because I know I can.” “I’m extremely willful to win, and I respond to challenges. “I’m reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. “I realized that intimidation didn’t really exist if you’re in the right frame of mind.” “Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.” “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” “This is the moment I accept the most challenging times will always be behind me and in front of me.”
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