This is part 2 of of the 3 part series studying the keys to Kobe Bryant’s success on the basketball court. This is another deep analysis into sports performance and sports psychology. 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.
Timestamps
- 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
Links and resources
Resources – Books
- The Mamba Mentality: How I Play – https://amzn.to/3UUzPO2
- Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant – https://amzn.to/3UFYK6s
- The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality – https://amzn.to/44H8TVm
- A More Beautiful Question – https://amzn.to/3UY4vxC
- The Genius of Athletes – https://amzn.to/4ah7llS
- The 4 Disciplines of Execution – https://amzn.to/4ahjeZ1
- The Mindful Athlete – https://amzn.to/4ajlDCL
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