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The Mamba Mentality

In this book Kobe Bryant sets out the mindset he built over a long career with the Los Angeles Lakers and offers it as a guide for anyone chasing a difficult goal. He describes the Mamba Mentality, a relentless commitment to preparation, self-criticism and constant improvement, and traces how it shaped his work ethic from childhood through his years in the NBA. Drawing on stories from his playing days, he explains the habits, routines and attitudes that kept him striving, and how he tried to bring the same focus to everything he did. The result is part memoir and part motivational guide, offering readers a way of thinking about discipline, competition and personal growth.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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