Kobe Bryant
Basketball legend cited for his extreme early-morning practice routine (4 a.m.) to illustrate obsession.
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Videos Mentioning Kobe Bryant
Never Compete With Someone Who's Obsessed | Adam Karr
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Basketball legend cited for his extreme early-morning practice routine (4 a.m.) to illustrate obsession.
Getting Used to It: A Conversation with Cass R. Sunstein (Episode #359)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of an exceptional athlete.
Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169
Lex Fridman
A basketball legend, used metaphorically to represent an individual player's role, contrasted with a coach's role.
Chris Bosh - How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An NBA legend who Chris Bosh grew up watching, noting him as a teenager doing things Michael Jordan did, which made basketball seem more real and obsessive.
George Mumford - Mindfulness Coach to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
NBA player who found meditation effective through Mumford's guidance.
Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161
Lex Fridman
Legendary basketball player, mentioned as someone who adopted meditation practices for his championship teams.
Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3
Y Combinator
Mentioned by Pejman Nozad as an example of an NBA player he couldn't be, contrasting with his goal to be the best agent he can be.
How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee | E183
The Diary Of A CEO
American professional basketball player. Mentioned alongside Michael Jordan as an example of athletes who dedicated immense hours to their craft, paralleling the work ethic required in music.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A legendary basketball player, whose extreme practice ethic is cited as an example of sustained improvement.
E68: Trudeau invokes emergency powers, Bitcoin vs. government, Tiger Global's new strategy and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in contrast to a player needing to pass the ball.
Pret & Itsu Founder: How I Built TWO Billion Dollar Brands At The Same Time!: Julian Metcalfe | E173
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned similarly to Michael Jordan, in the context of how early life events, potentially traumatic, can shape individuals' talents and complexities.
Gary Neville: From Football Legend To Building A Business Empire | E170
The Diary Of A CEO
Legendary basketball player, whose coach Tim Grover influenced Gary Neville's thinking on the cost of greatness.
Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #338
Lex Fridman
Used as an example of a generational talent whose proximity influenced the behavior, not just performance, of his average teammates.
245 ‒ Overcoming trauma, finding inner peace, & living a meaningful & fulfilling life | Lewis Howes
Peter Attia MD
A world champion athlete Lewis Howes has interviewed, exemplifying the dedication to coaching and continuous improvement even at the top.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #183)
Sam Harris
Basketball superstar whose recent death in a helicopter crash prompted widespread grief and discussion.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #185)
Sam Harris
His death is used as a case study for the ethical implications of rapid, unverified news dissemination by outlets like TMZ.
Phil Hellmuth Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A basketball player whose knee surgery was mentioned in relation to Allen Mishra's PRP invention.
What They Don’t Tell You About Money and Marriage (feat. Bill Perkins)
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Mentioned as an example of someone who did not work alone, having a coach.
Dame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West! | E192
The Diary Of A CEO
Basketball player mentioned in context of Tim Grover, who trained him.
The Power Broker and Superstar Agent Behind LeBron James, Draymond Green, and Others | Rich Paul
Tim Ferriss
A basketball player who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers, used as an example of a player with a consistent career path.
How I Raised $700 Million: Charity: Water Founder: Scott Harrison | E153
The Diary Of A CEO
Referenced by a previous guest who coached him, in a discussion about the concept of a 'dark side' shaping individuals.
Why is everyone cloning Deep Research?
Latent Space
Mentioned as an example of a potentially irrelevant benchmark that doesn't reflect real-world user experience.
Tom Bilyeu: From Broke & Sleeping On The Floor To A $1 Billion Business!
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as the source of a quote about personal responsibility: 'Booze don't block dunks.' His basketball achievements are used as an analogy for achieving excellence and overcoming adversity.
Simon Sinek: The Number One Reason Why You’re Not Succeeding | E145
The Diary Of A CEO
Basketball star, also trained by the guest who discussed the 'dark side' of brilliance, following Michael Jordan.