Though I never played basketball I always had to admire Kobe Bryant. He worked harder than everyone else and accepted absolutely nothing but the best from himself and everyone he competed with and against. Despite this rubbing some people the wrong way it earned respect form all. The mamba mentality is is not just a marketing scheme it is real. Anyone who met the man the sheer force of his presence. Even if you spent decades in a remote cave where you somehow never knew one of the most popular and beloved sports figures in the world you could tell there was something incredible about this man. "If your practices aren't more competitive than the games themselves, you're doing thew wrong thing." That's the mamba mentality I strive to live up to. Give everything you have, every moment of your life. The man, with the mindset, set himself apart and inspired an entire generation, not just of athletes, but of people who dream. To me Kobe was the real life embodiment of hard work paying off. He gave everything he had towards achieving his dream and I know that I can be a champion like him, pushing not just myself but everyone around me to achieve things they never thought possible. He was bigger than basketball and larger than life. He will be remembered by millions. RIP Kobe Bryant
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