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KidJSoul said:
Athletes in other sports repped him hard
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Dude's motto was basically "Get to work, stop procrastinating." That motto is basically applicable to so many areas of life.

ChatGPT explained it very well:
The "Mamba Mentality" is a mindset popularized by NBA legend Kobe Bryant. It embodies a relentless pursuit of excellence, a commitment to hard work, and an unwavering focus on achieving one's goals. The mentality is about pushing beyond limits, embracing challenges, and maintaining discipline and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Kobe Bryant described it as the approach of constantly trying to be the best version of oneself, not just in sports but in all areas of life. It involves being detail-oriented, continuously improving, and having a fierce competitive spirit. The Mamba Mentality encourages dedication, resilience, and a deep passion for what you do, emphasizing that success is not just about talent but also about the effort and mindset you bring to the table.
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What was inspiring is we got to see it. We didn't really get to see how much Jordan worked out, but Kobe's work ethic was something he constantly talked about. There was something about him not leaving a gym until he made (not attempted) x-amount of jump shots (it was like 500-1000). At the time that seemed crazy, but now everyone does it.

Jordan's book "I Can't Accept Not Trying" was also great, but so many people just assumed at the time he was built to play basketball. However, that book was an excellent short read (about 8 total pages of words) about not cutting corners and approaching things step-by-step. I actually read it from time-to-time because it's very applicable to everyday, non-competitive things, personal growth as well as an engineer. I think a lot of people would be surprised if they read that book.
I think I could have applied that approach to anything I might have chosen to do. It's no different from the person whose ultimate goal is to become a doctor. If that's your goal and you're getting Cs in biology then the first thing you have to do is get Bs in biology and then As. You have to perfect the first step and then move on to chemistry or physics.

Take those small steps. Otherwise you're opening yourself up to all kinds of frustration. Where would your confidence come from if the only measure of success was becoming a doctor? If you tried as hard as you could and didn't become a doctor, would that mean your whole life was a failure? Of course not.

All those steps are like pieces of a puzzle. They all come together to form a picture.

If it's complete, then you've reached your goal. If not, don't get down on yourself.

If you've done your best, then you will have had some accomplishments along the way. Not everyone is going to get the entire picture. Not everyone is going to be the greatest salesman or the greatest basketball player. But you can still be considered one of the best, and you can still be considered a success.

That's why I've always set short-term goals. Whether it's golf, basketball, business, family life, or even baseball, I set goalsā€”realistic goalsā€”and I focus on them. I ask questions, I read, I listen. I did the same thing in baseball with the Chicago White Sox. I'm not afraid to ask anybody anything if I don't know. Why should I be afraid? I'm trying to get somewhere. Help me, give me direction. Nothing wrong with that.

Step by step, I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything.
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Kobe and Jordan actually had really relatable, down-to-earth and humble mentalities when it came to getting better at what they were practicing. People will always respect that no matter how innate their talents are.
 
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