Kobe Bryant is now a name that will forever evoke a bittersweet nostalgia in the hearts of Angelenos. Despite gifting LA with uncontainable joy and countless reasons to holler and cheer, the legacy of Kobe Bryant now carries a weight of sadness. All the reminiscent smiles about the Black Mamba, now eternally accompanied with a silent thought of reverence.
At the start of his dynamic career, we realized that the kid from Lower Merion could ball, and as his career unfolded, we learned Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball player. He was an athlete who could inspire audiences by how he invested his heart in all his endeavors. Heart: That’s how Kobe transmitted his powerful message from basketball to the world in his life. It was the grit of an individual who would give nothing short of his best, almost as if divinely commanded.
He was a man who created a philosophy that transcends athletics. The “Mamba Mentality” is a state of mind that demands you give the best of yourself to your craft. It mandates that you keep moving forward regardless of the sacrifices life imposes upon you. You cannot always control the trials and tribulations that come your way, but you can decide how you fight. Mamba mentality compacts your struggles with your fears and says “so what?” as it gears you towards converting your dreams into reality. Kobe left this world tragically, but not before becoming the manuscript for hard work in the flesh.
His death was a sobering reminder of how fragile even the most seemingly powerful person can be.
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