Black Mamba 💛💜
"The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win." is the Kobe Bryant quote you could always find on my LinkedIn profile. This motto is with me for a long time; motivating, encouraging and disciplining. There was a time, when each evening, I sat by the window with the quote printed out, asking myself a simple question: "Did I do anything today to make myself a better version of myself?" It was a self-reflection, a reminder to keep pushing forward even when the journey was a combination of trials, setbacks, potholes with a solid dash of doubt.
All of us have days when it feels like nothing was accomplished, when we force ourselves to do bare minimum. In those days we doubted our calling and purpose; and that what sets winners apart from losers, is the fact that winners still push, and losers simply complain.
In a world where people are obsessed with comfort and feeling okay, the real champions do not feel okay for a lot of time. It means embracing discomfort, facing challenges and refusing to settle for mediocrity.
This mentality is what makes sports so beautiful. It's a tribute to hard work, discipline, and resilience—the qualities that separate the best from the rest. And the same holds true for entrepreneurship. it may only seem like an overnight success, but behind every story lies years of dedication & perseverance.
So, as we witnessed the wonderful tribute to Kobe & his statue unveiling, let's embrace the champion mentality, strive for excellence, and never underestimate the power of perseverance.
Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association (NBA) FIBA
“Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.”
