Kobe Bryant aka the Black Mamba continues to be a force that many people are inspired by on and off the court. Before him and his daughter’s lives were cut short due to a plane crash, Kobe delivered many quotes that gave people courage, help people get through hard times and has inspired people to accomplish their goals. Here are 8 Kobe Bryant Quotes that could change your life.
“Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling.”
“When you make a choice and say, ‘Come hell or high water, I am going to be this,’ then you should not be surprised when you are that. It should not be something that is intoxicating or out of character because you have seen this moment for so long that … when that moment comes, of course it is here because it has been here the whole time, because it has been [in your mind] the whole time.”
“Dedication sees dreams come true.”
“Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.”
“I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.”
“The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win”
“The last time I was intimidated was when I was 6 years old in karate class. I was an orange belt and the instructor ordered me to fight a black belt who was a couple years older and a lot bigger. I was scared s–less. I mean, I was terrified and he kicked my ass. But then I realized he didn’t kick my ass as bad as I thought he was going to and that there was nothing really to be afraid of. That was around the time I realized that intimidation didn’t really exist if you’re in the right frame of mind.”
“Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.”
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