My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership.
Kobe BryantRead
I was probably born a scorer, but I was made a winner. Whatever works, whatever wins championships, wins games, that's what I do.
Interpretation
Natural talent can be developed into skill through dedication and focus.
In this quote, Kobe Bryant reflects on the idea that while he may have had a natural propensity for scoring in basketball, his true success came from his hard work, strategic thinking, and drive to win. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and commitment to achieving victory, underscoring that winning is not just about talent but also about finding effective methods to succeed.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young athletes to inspire them to practice harder.
My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership.
It doesn't bother me at all. Do I hold any hard feelings? Not at all, ... Life is too short to sit around and hold grudges. I don't hold any whatsoever.
There's a difference [between taking a charge and flopping]. We all know what flopping is when we see it. The stuff that you see is where guys aren't really getting hit at all and are just flailing around like a fish out of water. That's kind of like, where are your balls at?
You're my backbone. You're a blessing. You're a piece of my heart. You're the air I breathe. And you're the strongest person I know, and I'm so sorry for having to put you through this and having to put our family through this.
Michael Jackson? He was something more (than one of my favorite entertainers), a true friend. He wasn't just a genius. Above all, he was a good person, who gave so much. He gave people values, he encouraged them to better themselves all the time. He was far deeper and more authentic than people could see. He was misunderstood too many times
I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.
Without a struggle, there can be no progress.
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
I'd like to think I could have and should have won more, but that's not the point. And I was at the point where I was playing great tennis in the mid 80s - the type of tennis people hadn't seen before - and I was very proud of that.
I can understand wanting to have a million dollars but once you get beyond that, I have to tell you, it's the same hamburger.
I got the chance to be the secretary of state; I'm an international relations specialist. It doesn't get better than that.
If things arenβt breaking, then youβre not moving fast enough. People learn by making mistakes.
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