Episode
691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
49:53
Published: Mon Sep 10 2018
Description
“REST AT THE END, NOT IN THE MIDDLE.”- KOBE BRYANT He’s won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He’s 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. In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also just launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way. Kobe’s known for what he calls his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He is constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams. There is so much power in his energy and presence. I know you’re really going to love this one. So get ready to learn all about Mamba Mentality and how to embrace failure on Episode 691. Some Questions I Ask: Who was your greatest teacher? (7:10) What are some other things you do to raise the level of your teammates? (17:00) What’s been your greatest challenge since leaving the game? (20:30) What’s a constant theme in your life? (24:40) Why is storytelling important to you? (25:39) What’s your greatest weakness? (34:35) In This Episode You Will Learn: All about the “Mamba Mentality” (12:20) Why he has a passion of storytelling (26:00) Why you should be excited about failure (27:10) Kobe’s greatest moment in 20 seasons of basketball (36:14) Kobe’s daily routine (39:00)
Chapters
One of the greatest basketball players of all time, who holds the NBA record for most seasons with one franchise for an entire career, has launched "The Punies," a scripted children's podcast that teaches kids morals and history in a fun way.
00:00 - 04:09 (04:09)
Summary
One of the greatest basketball players of all time, who holds the NBA record for most seasons with one franchise for an entire career, has launched "The Punies," a scripted children's podcast that teaches kids morals and history in a fun way.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Michael Rubin shares how his father's unconditional love and support helped foster his mentality of hard work, even in the face of failure, during his childhood years playing basketball in the Sunny Hill League in Philadelphia.
04:09 - 07:15 (03:05)
Summary
Michael Rubin shares how his father's unconditional love and support helped foster his mentality of hard work, even in the face of failure, during his childhood years playing basketball in the Sunny Hill League in Philadelphia.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the importance of consistent training in improving one's skills is emphasized, with examples of professional basketball players who have achieved success through obsessive training.
07:15 - 09:47 (02:32)
Summary
In this podcast, the importance of consistent training in improving one's skills is emphasized, with examples of professional basketball players who have achieved success through obsessive training.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kobe Bryant's legendary work ethic was exemplified in his late-night practice sessions, as he would famously outlast his teammates and coaches to refine his fundamentals and perfect his craft.
09:48 - 12:16 (02:28)
Summary
Kobe Bryant's legendary work ethic was exemplified in his late-night practice sessions, as he would famously outlast his teammates and coaches to refine his fundamentals and perfect his craft.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Michael Jordan describes his work ethic and how he prioritized his focus on basketball over partying.
12:16 - 13:40 (01:24)
Summary
Michael Jordan describes his work ethic and how he prioritized his focus on basketball over partying.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kobe Bryant talks about the importance of understanding human psychology and behavior when working with a team.
13:40 - 17:38 (03:57)
Summary
Kobe Bryant talks about the importance of understanding human psychology and behavior when working with a team. He shares how he was able to adjust his playing style to compensate for a teammate's injury and lead the team to a victory in the gold medal match against Spain in the Olympics.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the impact of having mentors and describes the positive experiences he had at Pixar and Disney Studios.
17:38 - 20:07 (02:28)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the impact of having mentors and describes the positive experiences he had at Pixar and Disney Studios.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of financial planning for athletes to avoid going broke after retirement is discussed in an upcoming online course called Chasing Greatness.
20:09 - 23:03 (02:54)
Summary
The importance of financial planning for athletes to avoid going broke after retirement is discussed in an upcoming online course called Chasing Greatness. The course delves into how athletes can minimize the risk of going broke and maximize their financial opportunities during their career.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the experience of retirement and shares his perspective on the importance of storytelling and continuing to strive towards making the world a better place.
23:03 - 26:06 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the experience of retirement and shares his perspective on the importance of storytelling and continuing to strive towards making the world a better place.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of watching game film in football to analyze mistakes and improve performance.
26:06 - 30:16 (04:10)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of watching game film in football to analyze mistakes and improve performance. They mention that watching an extensive amount of film gives them the ability to see the game in real-time as if they were watching film.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kobe Bryant discusses how he would study game film to help mentor and develop younger players, transitioning from being the dominant player to understanding the importance of helping others succeed.
30:16 - 32:45 (02:28)
Summary
Kobe Bryant discusses how he would study game film to help mentor and develop younger players, transitioning from being the dominant player to understanding the importance of helping others succeed.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Former NBA player reflects on the importance of home games in winning championships.
32:45 - 36:15 (03:30)
Summary
Former NBA player reflects on the importance of home games in winning championships.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the dedication to an early morning workout routine and how it can be challenging to balance that with parenting responsibilities because kids don't see the hard work parents put in.
36:17 - 37:51 (01:33)
Summary
The speaker talks about the dedication to an early morning workout routine and how it can be challenging to balance that with parenting responsibilities because kids don't see the hard work parents put in.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion about teaching history in a fun way and the desire for a new sports movie like Sandlot, followed by a reflection on the meaning of love and the joys of summer sports.
37:51 - 40:39 (02:48)
Summary
A discussion about teaching history in a fun way and the desire for a new sports movie like Sandlot, followed by a reflection on the meaning of love and the joys of summer sports.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The Punies, a children's show, came to fruition after the show's creator, Kobe Bryant, thought about the characters, deeper messages, and outlined each episode alongside a great writer.
40:39 - 43:00 (02:20)
Summary
The Punies, a children's show, came to fruition after the show's creator, Kobe Bryant, thought about the characters, deeper messages, and outlined each episode alongside a great writer. The show targets parents, encouraging them to download and listen to it with their children.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host praises Kobe Bryant's resilience in the face of challenges and the way he kept pursuing his dreams, inviting listeners to share the episode with friends and engage with the basketball legend's mentality of continuous learning and growth.
43:00 - 47:50 (04:49)
Summary
The podcast host praises Kobe Bryant's resilience in the face of challenges and the way he kept pursuing his dreams, inviting listeners to share the episode with friends and engage with the basketball legend's mentality of continuous learning and growth.
Episode691 Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast encourages listeners to consider the type of story they are sharing with others and to ask themselves if it is positive or negative, impactful or not.
47:50 - 49:04 (01:13)
Summary
This podcast encourages listeners to consider the type of story they are sharing with others and to ask themselves if it is positive or negative, impactful or not. It prompts them to evaluate their choices and determine if they are writing a narrative that aligns with their values and goals.