Kobe Bryant: A League Of His Own, Kobe Bryant (Basketball Biographies)

To make push-ups more difficult, Kobe is known to do something called suicide push-ups. This is when he launches himself up off the ground at the top of the push-up so both feet come up, then he will slap his hands against his chest. He will do 3 sets of 7 repetitions.

We can all be masters at our craft, but you have to make a choice. What I mean by that is, there are inherent sacrifices that come along with that, family time, hanging out with your friends, being a great friend, being a great son, nephew, whatever the case may be. There are sacrifices that come along with making that decision.”

It’s making sure that you focus with laser-like precision on that goal and you learn from other people who have been great.

Kobe has missed more basket attempts than any other NBA player ever. Ultimately, he believes you must take risks and fail to succeed on the highest level.