Podcasts about Kobe Bryant

Today, Gavi FINALLY gets to talk about his favorite topic, Jean Beaudrillard's "Simulacra and Simulation," which explains Hyperreality. "The Matrix" film is allegorical to the postmodern condition of Hyperreality. We discuss examples of simulacra, Hyperreality, and the history of how we (in the western canon) came to view the world this way. We discuss simulated reality as it relates to christian fundamentalism and the US.If you have any thoughts, opinions, or questions about this topic (or corrections) please let us know either by comment or by emailing us at LeavingEdenPod@gmail.com! We would love to do a listener responses episdoe!02:00 - Intro02:20 - Black Mirror San Junipero03:15 - The Matrix03:30 - Elon Musk03:48 - Mark Zuckerberg and the Metaverse04:10 - Please subscribe to our Patreon!04:40 - Media Theory and Philosophy05:17 - I'm sorry for mixing up SimulaCRA and SimulaCRUM05:47 - Jean Baudrillard's "Hyperreality"06:04 - Simulacra and Simulation07:10 - First Order Simulacrum07:40 - Second Order Simulacrum07:55 - Third Order Simulacrum, Hyperreality08:29 - Fourth Order Simulacrum, or Pure Simulation08:50 - Alexander Hamilton to Scamilton is Hyperreality11:07 - Christian Nationalism and Hyperreality12:54 - Hyperreality and Pure Simulation are curated reality13:30 - Did Sadie grow up in a simulation?13:50 - Kim Kardashian's butt broke the internet14:54 - The 6 7 meme is proof that we are living in a simulation15:30 - Doot Doot 6 7 by Skrilla15:50 - Lamello Ball16:00 - The 6 7 kid is Hyperreality and the meme is pure simulation17:19 - Brainrot is hyperreality18:50 - Thank you to our patrons!20:17 - The Civil War and the birth of Modernism21:50 - Modernist themes, truth comes from struggle and effort22:17 - Upton Sinclair, The Jungle22:30 - John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath22:50 - Gone With the Wind24:00 - Little Women24:34 - The Civil War, Transcendentalism, Naturalism25:05 - The birth of postmodernism25:15 - Dada art movement (dadaism)25:26 - Anything can be a source of truth25:30 - The gifts of postmodernism, Civil rights, LGBT rights, Women's Lib movement25:55 - World War 2 and the nuclear age27:10 - Love is Blind, Kobe Bryant, Fresh off the Boat, Scottish Independence referendum28:45 - Absurdism, Memes, and Breadtube Spongebob29:04 - The drawbacks of postmodernism30:00 - Hyperreality, 9/1131:22 - Loss of sense of self32:04 - Michael Jackson, Prince, Robin Williams, George Carlin, Jesus, AI Deepfakes32:35 - Leonard Cohen32:50 - Bag Culture, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, Commercials34:35 - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle36:28 - Please email us!37:01 - Our current state of Hyperreality37:31 - Doctors vs. Anti-Vaxxers and influencers37:41 - Teachers vs. Homeschoolers38:07 - Doomerism38:17 - It's going to be OK?38:38 - The early church38:50 - Jesus was a guy (probably?)39:11 - The Disciples (first order Simulacrum)39:22 - The Council of Nicaea (Second order Simulacrum)39:40 - Church Tradition (Third Order Simulacra, or Hyperreality)40:10 - Culture War/Kid Rock Turning Point USA halftime show40:45 - Growing up in a cult vs. growing up in a simulation41:04 - Destruction of the 2nd Temple happened, Revelation is a first order simulacrum41:35 - Millerism, Adventism, Premillennial Pretribulationism are second order simulacra41:45 - Protocols of the elders of Zion, A Thief in the Night, and Left Behind are all third order simulacra or Hyperreality42:12 - The Holocaust, McCarthyism and the Red Scare, Satanic Panic, Q Anon, January 6, 2025 Rapture Hoax, are mass delusion brought on by pure simulation44:20 - Hyperreality peaked in 202044:45 - The end of COVID-19 and the rise of AI45:04 - What is coming next?45:45 - AI CEOs are grifters46:32 - Minor League Baseball47:10 - 2020, Social Unrest, George Floyd protests, Anti-Mask/Vaxx48:14 - Transcendentalism, Naturalism, humanity's relationship with nature, Oliver Wendel Holmes, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman50:29 - The next movementSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Cleveland Cavaliers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' featuring Larry Nance Jr., Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill!The trio discusses what it's been like adding James Harden to the roster, the dynamic of him and Donovan Mitchell playing to together, and how it all affects their offense.Sam also shares the WILD story of his two-year mission trip to Nicaragua, the time he got jumped there, and what it was like getting back into basketball after the trip.They then get into each of their NBA backstories, including Larry playing with the Los Angeles Lakers during Kobe Bryant's farewell tour for his rookie year, Jarrett's time on the Brooklyn Nets, and Sam's experience being the last pick in the draft, winning a championship with Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, and his G-League journey. Then, they end with sharing some of their interests outside of basketball, their favorite movies, and Pokemon. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BEST OF: Step into the Conspiracy Finals as we dissect the most polarizing NBA rigged theory: magnets in the basketball. We investigate the "impossible" shots and viral "magnet proof" videos, revealing how a decade-old NBA parody commercial became the blueprint for modern basketball conspiracy theories. From Kawhi Leonard's iconic Game 7 bounce to the physics of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant's record-breaking misses, we challenge the narrative that the league is a scripted sports production like the NFL. We also tackle the "magnet toggle" claims surrounding stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, analyzing if these bizarre rim-hangers are a secret scheme or just the statistical certainty of 200,000 shots per season. Discover the truth behind the magnetized rimmyth and why the internet is obsessed with "glitches in the matrix" on the hardwood.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

Ravis discusses Detroit beating OKC and an interesting connection between Kobe and MJ! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome the crew ... episode #227 is dedicated to Jordan Walsh of the Celtics. 0:59 ... Bruce introduces his fellow "Brucie B" ... Bruce Bowen ... 1:49 ... Bruce tells the story of the "unretirement" of his #12 jersey that he wore with the Spurs. 3:17 ... How Bowen basically created the position we now know as the "Three and D" and what the role meant to him. 5:02 ... On his battles with Kobe Bryant and how he approached the matchup ... his description of how he used film to prepare is really interesting. And how Kobe was always in attack mode. 7:34 ... Bowen's legendary battle with LeBron James in the 2007 NBA Finals and how he forced LeBron into uncomfortable shots.  But Bruce also appreciates LeBron's skills. 9:00 ... Ross asks Bruce about current stars and how he would guard some of them.  Jaylen Brown is singled out by Bowen for his intelligence in many areas. 11:33 ... Phoenix Suns fan Ross still has nightmares from his Suns playing the Spurs back in the day.  Bruce explains how hard it was to beat those guys in the postseason and how the Suns never played defense under Mike D'Antoni. 14:25 ... Bruce played for Pat Riley in Miami early in his career and he shares some amazing insight on how he and Riles interacted during their time together.  He tells an incredible story about a tense contract discussion and how he said goodbye to Miami and bet on himself to succeed in San Antonio. 18:57 ... Bruce played for Miami in some intense playoff battles against the Knicks and Bruce explains the connection from two coaches named Van Gundy with Riles.  Bruce has memories of Knicks fans coming to Florida to root for the Knicks. 21:27 ... World B asks Bruce about Tim Duncan and why he is not in the "GOAT" conversation.  Bruce gives a great analysis of how Tim thinks and how he took the baton from David Robinson and won more championships.  Bruce gives a great blueprint on Duncan's road to becoming a leader.  Bruce shares a great story of how Gregg Popovich made it clear that if Tim felt he wanted to leave San Antonio, he should explore his options.  And Tim never left. 25:18 ... Bruce takes a deep dive into his relationship with Gregg Popovich and how people misconstrued Pop's relationship with players.  Pop always made it clear that his job was to coach guys and that the negative stuff always came from a good place. 29:18 ... As for the current Spurs team ... there's tremendous upside with Victor Wembanyama and young head coach Mitch Johnson.  Victor brings guys together and all the current players respect each other.  Bruce mentions Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper as young studs along with a mature group of veterans that have quickly developed great chemistry. 33:16 ... Wemby has a competitive edge that has surprised a lot of people because of the way he looks.  The way he presented himself at All Star Weekend demonstrated leadership. 36:08 ... Bruce explains how Mitch Johnson has echoed some of Pop's philosophy but in a more contemporary style.  Pop was so much of a legend that he seemed unapproachable to younger guys but Mitch is from their era and relates well. 39:09 ... Dylan Harper is a rookie who is learning quickly what it means to be a Spur.  Having a system that emphasizes the team over personal agendas helps young players develop more quickly.  Bruce feels the team success gives Harper a chance to make a bigger impact that hotter rookie names like Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe. 42:07 ... Bruce from 48 Minutes predicted greatness for the Spurs long before they started playing like a championship contender.  But they're so far ahead of schedule that they look like they could win it all this year.  What could stop them?  The "other" Bruce breaks it all down. 44:57 ... When discussing the officials and all the heat they're getting, Bruce feels like the the replays have hurt the relationship between players, coaches, and refs.  Bruce has little patience for guys that can't put a bad call behind them and keep playing.   As always, he has a great story about official Danny Crawford, who was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. 48:59 ... The 65 game minimum for postseason awards has cost some players awards that they might have won.  Is 65 the right number of minimum games or should the number be lower ... maybe 62?  Bruce feels the awards should take a back seat to what is best for the team. 52:13 ... Word Association ... David Robinson: Man of Faith 53:21 ... Draymond Green ... Fiery and Comfortable with Self 56:11 ... Luka Doncic ... Talented to a Fault 57:42 ...Tony Parker ... Wisdom at a Young Age 59:14 ... Shai Gilgeous Alexander ... Aggressive Competitor 1:00:17 ... Ross wraps it up ... thanks Bruce ... and says goodbye ...   TRT 1:01:13         Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kobe Bryant's Past Comments Resurface as Critics Say They Undermine Kevin Durant's Defense of His Era, While Max Kellerman Viciously Rips Luka Doncic as a Foul-Baiting Player Who Constantly Complains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on the WiseNuts Podcast, we tackle the stories everyone's talking about and the bigger cultural questions behind them.We break down the controversy surrounding Donald Trump and imagery involving Barack Obama and ask whether political discourse has officially turned into meme warfare.Then we pivot to what really matters at home:• Are we raising resilient kids or overprotecting them?• Has youth sports culture changed for the worse?• Is the NBA softer than the eras of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant?• Are competition and toughness being replaced with comfort and branding?• How will AI reshape the future our kids are walking into?This episode blends politics, parenting, culture, and sports into one honest conversation about where America is heading.No scripts. No filters. Just real talk.

I WILL WIN 4.0! Tired is only in the mind. Everyone's great when they aren't tired. It's when they're tired is when the real champions come out. Best Motivational Speeches from Motiversity, featuring speeches from Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and more.Special thanks to our partners:Chris Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillxPatrick Bet-David: https://www.youtube.com/@VALUETAINMENTLewis Howes: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowesSpeakersStephen A SmithInstagram: http://bit.ly/2oiTFWNTwitter: https://twitter.com/firsttakeLeBron Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/kingjames/Kobe Bryanthttps://www.instagram.com/kobebryantLes Brownhttps://lesbrown.com/Tom Bradyhttps://www.instagram.com/tombrady/Chris Williamsonhttps://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillxWalter BondYouTube: http://bit.ly/WalterBondMotivationEric Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/user/etthehiphoppreacherPatrick Bet-Davidhttps://www.youtube.com/@VALUETAINMENTSerena Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/serenawilliams/Tim Groverhttps://www.instagram.com/timgrover/Morgan Houselhttps://x.com/morganhousel?lang=enChris Bumsteadhttps://www.instagram.com/cbum/?Frank Brunohttps://www.instagram.com/frankbrunoboxer/Mike Tysonhttps://www.instagram.com/miketyson/Greg Plitthttps://www.instagram.com/gregplitt/?hl=enAlex Hormozihttps://www.instagram.com/hormozi/?hl=enMichael Jordanhttps://www.instagram.com/jumpman23/Ryan Holidayhttps://ryanholiday.net/Stephen Curryhttps://www.instagram.com/stephencurry30/?hl=enMuhammad Alihttps://www.instagram.com/muhammadali/William Hollis:YouTube: http://bit.ly/WillHollisYouTubeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamkinghollis/Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LNZtgAWebsite: https://williamhollismotivation.com/Coach PainYouTube: http://bit.ly/2LmRyeaInstagram: http://bit.ly/2XLcLW5Facebook: http://bit.ly/32tZdNiMarcus “Elevation” TaylorYouTube: https://bit.ly/MarcusATaylorChannelMichael PhelpsConor McGregrorCristiano RonaldoWayne GretzkySerena WilliamsSimone BilesJamaal WilliamsRoger FedererFloyd MayweatherMichael PhelpsLaird HamiltonMike Tyson Arnold SchwarzeneggarMusic: AudiojungleSecession Studioshttps://www.youtube.com/user/thesecessionReally Slow Motion Buy their music:Amazon : http://amzn.to/1lTltY5iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNTwelve Titans - Protect Us From Evil, Parallaxhttps://www.twelvetitansmusic.com/https://www.youtube.com/twelvetitansmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman delivers one of his most honest and direct messages yet—a challenge to stop living in the past and start owning what you can actually control: TODAY.Using the mindset of Kobe Bryant and the response of Jalen Hurts after a Super Bowl loss, Ben breaks down what real mental toughness looks like. Kobe didn't see failure as final—he saw it as feedback. Hurts didn't let critics define him—he let preparation and discipline do the talking. The common thread? Champions don't carry losses as identity. They carry them as fuel.Ben ties it all back to the Prizefighter Day framework—winning the day through ownership of your actions, your energy, and your standards. Too many people say they want greatness, but their habits tell a different story. Too many are still dragging around last week's mistakes, last year's disappointments, or old labels that no longer serve them.This episode isn't about hype. It's about accountability. It's about alignment. It's about deciding that your past will not dictate your future. If you're ready to let go of what was and lock into what can be—this is your reminder to show up, reset, and win today.

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What does it truly feel like to walk into the Olympic Village for the first time — and how does that feeling change after winning three gold medals? In Part 2 of our conversation with Hungarian legend Gergely Kiss, we go deeper into the Olympic experience, the mindset of champions, and life after elite sport. Kiss shares emotional insights from his first Olympic Games in Sydney — describing it as a “Disney fairy tale” moment. He reflects on how the magic of the Olympic Village, meeting global superstars like Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi, and seeing the Olympic flame every day shaped his mindset before competition. But admiration quickly turned into focus. Hungary didn't travel to the Olympics as tourists — they came as soldiers with one goal: to win gold. In this episode, we talk about: – The psychological difference between a first and third Olympic Games – Why the Olympic flame became a personal symbol of strength – Winning MVP at the 2004 Athens Olympics – Why team success always matters more than individual awards – The mentality behind Hungary's golden generation – Transitioning from athlete to leader, speaker and sports executive – Building youth structures and developing the next generation – Documentary filmmaking and preserving Olympic legacy Kiss explains why his generation prioritized unity over ego — and why gold medals mattered more than individual trophies. He also opens up about retirement, disappointment after London 2012, and how he rebuilt his life beyond professional water polo. Today, he works in sports promotion, youth development, motivational speaking, and film production — continuing to shape Hungarian water polo from outside the pool. This episode is about Olympic mindset, legacy, leadership, and what happens after the medals are won.

In this episode, Eric sits down with serial fitness entrepreneur Anthony Geisler to unpack his new venture, Sequel, why he's doubling down on longevity, and how he sees the future of fitness shifting toward healthspan, tech-enabled training, and democratized wellness for the masses.​ ✨ Key takeaways

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes picture book author Barb Rosenstock to talk about her captivating new title, Houdini's Library. Drawing on her deep love of history and storytelling, Barb shares how a tiny sign at the Library of Congress—"Houdini Collection" —sparked years of research and ultimately this book. Barb and Jed dive into the real Harry Houdini: not just the "handcuff king" and daring escape artist, but a relentless learner who built a massive working library of magic books. Barb explains that Houdini, who likely had only a second‑ or third‑grade education, used books to teach himself everything—from escapes to showmanship to public relations. They talk about how he studied older tricks, respected the magicians who came before him, and combined ideas to create something new—powerful lessons for kids about persistence, creativity, and hard work. Barb also highlights the team effort behind both Houdini's performances and her own books, reminding listeners that big achievements are almost never solo acts. She connects Houdini's discipline to athletes like Kobe Bryant: the first in the gym, the last to leave, still practicing even at the top. Later in the episode, Jed chats with 12‑year‑old author Shravya Khandelwal, whose middle grade novel The Curse of Judice blends suspense, demons, and a brave heroine named Sarah. Shravya talks about her love of spooky, supernatural stories, how curiosity pulls kids into mysteries, and what it feels like to be a young, published author balancing school, big dreams, and book promotion.

Award-winning composer Kris Bowers is the man behind the musical scores for films like Green Book, King Richard, The Color Purple, and The Wild Robot, as well as TV series like Bridgerton, Mrs. America, and Dear White People. His latest score is for the new animated movie Goat, which follows a small goat named Will who has big dreams about joining the pros to play roarball — a high-intensity sport that's a lot like basketball. Kris joins guest host Garvia Bailey to tell us how he brought some advice from the late Kobe Bryant to the project, why he wasn't worried about writing “serious film music,” and how this movie helped him honour his family roots.

``I WILL WIN! Tiredness is only in the mind. Everyone's great when they aren't tired. It's when they're tired that the real champions come out. Best Motivational Speeches from Motiversity, featuring speeches from Lebron James, Kobe Bryant,  Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and more.Instagram - @daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorg

Brian Johnson represented his country alongside Kobe Bryant in the Beijing Olympics, Today, he guides both Track and Field & Cross Country at Louisiana Tech. Listen as Brian defines what he expects out of his athletes, including how to train and deliver their absolute best at every meet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What If Your Next Shot… Your Next Sale… Your Next Decision… Is the One That Changes Everything? Today I've got one of your all-time favorite guests back on the show, and there's a reason the downloads go through the roof every time he's here. When I sit down with Alan Stein Jr, you get value in every single minute. We're talking about mindset, emotional control, confidence, intensity, and what it really takes to separate yourself from the pack. Alan's new book, Next Play, isn't just about sports. It's about life. It's about what you do after you miss the shot, lose the sale, get knocked down, or make a mistake you wish you could take back. We unpack what Alan calls having a “whiteboard memory.” The great ones erase the miss and step into the next moment like it never happened. Think about that. How many of us drag the last mistake into the next opportunity? How many people let one bad quarter, one breakup, one failure define their identity? Alan and I talk about why attaching your self-worth to outcomes is a trap. Confidence is not built on results. It's built on process, preparation, keeping the promises you make to yourself, and mastering the fundamentals. That's where real separation happens. We also dive into one of the most powerful lessons I've ever heard about excellence. Alan shares the story of working with Kobe Bryant at 3:30 in the morning. Not flashy drills. Not tricks. Just relentless attention to the basics. Kobe told him, “I never get bored with the basics.” That line alone could change your life. The great ones do not skip steps. They do not get distracted by hype. They obsess over mastery. And they stack that obsession for years. That is how you create separation no one can catch. But this episode is not just about performance. It's about fulfillment. Alan challenges the idea that we should chase happiness. Happiness is fleeting. Fulfillment is built. It's built through resilience, emotional regulation, accountability, and learning how to move to the next play without becoming a victim of the last one. We talk about parenting, leadership, business, relationships, and what to do when you're flat on the canvas and need a way forward. If you're in a season where you need a reset, this conversation is your blueprint. I'll tell you this. The most powerful thing Alan said today is that your next play can be your best play. Not because the last one was perfect, but because you learned from it. Your mistakes are not your identity. They are part of your collage. And if you're willing to forgive yourself, adjust, and step forward with intention, your next 50 years can be your best 50 years. This one will hit you right between the eyes in the best way possible. Key Takeaways: Why you must separate your emotions from your performance How to build confidence through process instead of outcomes The power of mastering the basics and stacking consistency over time What to do when you've failed and need to create your next play Why fulfillment beats chasing happiness every time How accountability and emotional regulation shape leaders and families If you're ready to stop replaying the last mistake and start attacking the next opportunity, this episode is for you. Let's go make your next play your best one. Max Out.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning C&D are live at Braves Spring Training - Day 2 On Campus - Coaches gone crazy! Drive Around The Sports World Someone you know has been banned by Augusta National See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every leadership team craves alignment; no one wants the meetings. When executives hear "RevOps for Clients," they may picture more red tape and overhead. Courtney Baker, David DeWolf, and Mohan Rao argue that the right rigor doesn't slow business down—it slows bad decisions down. They unpack the "Minimum Viable Cadence," swapping hours of reactive fire drills for a single 30-minute triage, and discuss why exposing "dirty data" is the only path to shared accountability. Courtney also sits down with Alyssa Nolte of Ology to discuss AI in Customer Experience. Alyssa shares why the data you need is already there—just trapped in silos—and offers a "Kobe Bryant" approach to mastering the unsexy fundamentals of change management. All that, plus Pete Buer analyzes IBM's move to package its internal AI efficiency tool, IBM Consulting Advantage, as a client-facing product. Is it the ultimate example of productizing services? Get the resources to build your own RevOps for Clients discipline at our 2/25 webinar: www.knownwell.com/revops Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdcu54dfR4 

An airhacks.fm conversation with Francesco Nigro (@forked_franz) about: break dancing and basketball including meeting Kobe Bryant in Italy during a dunk competition, using AI coding assistants like Claude Opus 4.5 and GitHub bots for infrastructure setup and CI/CD pipeline configuration, limitations of LLMs for novel performance-sensitive algorithmic work where training data is scarce, branchless IPv4 parsing optimization as a Christmas coding challenge, CPU branch misprediction costs when parsing variable-length IP address octets, converting branching logic into mathematical operations using bit tricks for better CPU pipeline utilization, LLMs excelling at generating enterprise code based on well-documented standards and conventions, providing minimal but precise documentation and annotations to improve LLM code generation quality, the Boundary Control Entity BCE architecture pattern and standards-based development, the core problem of thread handoff between event loops and ForkJoinPool worker threads in frameworks like quarkus Vert.x and Micronaut, mechanical sympathy implications of cross-core memory access when serialized data is allocated on one core and read by another, CPU cache coherency costs and last-level cache penalties when event loop and worker pool run on different cores, the custom virtual thread scheduler project (netty-virtual-thread-scheduler) enabling a single platform thread to handle both networking I/O and virtual thread execution, approximately 50% CPU savings demonstrated by Micronaut when using unified Netty-based scheduling, collaboration with Oracle Loom team including Victor Klang and Alan Bateman on minimal scheduler API design, the scheduler API consisting of just two methods onStart and onContinue plus virtual thread task attachments, work stealing algorithms and their complexity including heuristics similar to Linux CFS scheduler, the importance of being declarative about thread affinity rather than automatic magical binding to avoid issues with lazy class loading and background reaper threads, thread factory based approach for creating virtual threads bound to specific platform threads, stream-based run queues with graceful shutdown semantics that fall back to ForkJoinPool for progress guarantees, thread-local Scoped Values as a hybrid between thread locals and scoped values for efficient context propagation, performance problems with ThreadLocal including lazy ThreadLocalMap allocation overhead on virtual threads and scalability issues with ThreadLocal.remove() and soft reference queues, the impact on reactive programming where back pressure and stream composition still require higher-level abstractions beyond Basic Java concurrency primitives, structured concurrency limitations for back pressure scenarios compared to reactive libraries, deterministic testing possibilities enabled by custom schedulers where execution order can be controlled, the poller mechanism for handling blocking I/O in virtual threads in a non-blocking way, observability improvements possible through virtual thread task attachments for monitoring state changes, cloud cost implications of inefficient thread scheduling and unnecessary CPU wake-up cycles, the distinction between framework developers and application developers as different user personas with different abstraction needs Francesco Nigro on twitter: @forked_franz

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This episode covers everything shaping the NBA right now: All-Star controversy, tanking, league expansion, buyout chaos, and the culture divide between old school intensity and the modern product.Mo Mooncey and Coach Brendan Suhr open with an all-time All-Star draft featuring legends like Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal - then use it as a launch point to examine a bigger question:Has the NBA All-Star Game lost its edge?From declining competitiveness to load management, influencer marketing, and Gen Z viewing habits, the discussion digs into why All-Star Weekend feels different - and what could realistically fix it.The episode also breaks down: The Pistons vs Hornets fight and what it says about NBA culture Why tanking  is damaging competitive integrity Early season load management and its impact on fans The buyout market and the career risk for young players Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas Whether World vs USA is the only format that can restore All-Star intensity Why the modern NBA product is struggling to hold younger audiences Coach Suhr brings perspective from nearly five decades inside the league, including coaching All-Star Games and competing against the 90s era legends. The contrast between past and present is clear — and uncomfortable.If you care about the future of the NBA, this is the conversation.

Rich reveals his final Power Rankings of the Top 10 NFL teams after the conclusion of Super Bowl LX. Basketball Hall of Famer/'Above the Rim' host Dwight Howard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' loss to Rich, shares his favorite All-Star Game Dunk Contest Memories, reveals how he mended fences with Kobe Bryant after their memorable beef, claps back at critics of the Lakers' 2020 ‘Bubble Title,' and says why he's excited about the current state of the NBA. ‘No-Contest Wrestling' podcast host O'Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio where the guys react to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle take a wild ride from weight-loss trends to sports immortality. A caller proudly talks about being on GLP-1… which sparks a hilarious debate does Ozempic make people BORING?! Then the conversation turns nostalgic and emotional… remembering Mickey Mantle, meeting Joe DiMaggio, and the rare athletes whose deaths were so massive their funerals were televised nationwide. From Mantle to Muhammad Ali… to Kobe Bryant… who today would truly stop the country?

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Send us a textThe Little Things Are the Big Things explores how consistent small actions create the biggest wins in performance, business, and personal growth. Using examples from marathon training and elite performers like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods, we show how mastering fundamentals builds confidence under pressure. We also expose the hidden enemy—consistent justification—and how daily delay quietly erodes identity, momentum, and results. This episode delivers a practical framework for replacing excuses with disciplined action that compounds over time.Key Takeaways:Small daily disciplines outperform occasional heroic effortsConsistent justification is the fastest way to stall progressMastering fundamentals makes big wins inevitablehttps://www.finishersecrets.com/RYANThank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

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Get AudioBooks for FreeBest Self-improvement MotivationOutwork Everyone | Kobe Bryant Inspirational SpeechLearn Kobe Bryant's relentless work ethic and Mamba Mentality in this powerful inspirational speech that will push you to outwork everyone.Get AudioBooks for Free⁠We Need Your Love & Support ❤️https://buymeacoffee.com/myinspiration#Motivational_Speech#motivation #inspirational_quotes #motivationalspeech Get AudioBooks for Free Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get AudioBooks for FreeBest Self-improvement MotivationWinners Mindset | Kobe Bryant Inspirational SpeechAdopt Kobe Bryant's winners mindset and Mamba Mentality in this powerful inspirational speech focused on discipline, focus, and elite performance.Get AudioBooks for Free⁠We Need Your Love & Support ❤️https://buymeacoffee.com/myinspiration#Motivational_Speech#motivation #inspirational_quotes #motivationalspeech Get AudioBooks for Free Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been an unexpected blessing being able to get back into coaching, and be able to work with this specific group of kids. They got a lot of heart and character, which is all a coach could ever ask for. In this recording I just share some of my recent experiences as the new Renegades 7th/8th grade basketball coach. Sharing some things I've typed up for the team. Some inspiration, motivation, my motto, and the identity every athlete should always embrace…. GRIT, PASSION, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, bein SELFLESS, PERSEVERENCE, never quitting, always improving. BEING SELF MOTIVATED AND HAVING A WHY!!! I use some quotes from Kobe Bryant, Bruce Lee, and Aristotle… what a mix!

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1566Kobe Bryant sat with a torn Achilles, and for the first time in his life, he didn't know what mountain he was climbing. After 20 years at the top of basketball, the thought of starting from scratch paralyzed him. He admits he asked the wrong question first, chasing the biggest industry for money instead of asking what he actually loved. Then, he asked himself one question, "Why'd you start playing basketball"? Then, he stopped thinking about revenue and started thinking about why he fell in love with basketball in the first place. The answer was "cause I loved it". He then asked himself what else he loved to do. His answer, "storytelling". That shift from fear to purpose launched everything that came after, from his Oscar-winning film to his investment empire. But here's what nobody talks about: he misses the instant feedback. In basketball, you hit a shot or miss it and 20,000 people tell you immediately. Now he creates stories and never sees the family in the car when their daughter hears his work for the first time. That absence of validation is the hidden cost of every major transition.The leadership lessons hit differently when you understand he learned them from necessity, not natural talent. Kobe used to think passing the ball made teammates better until Phil Jackson taught him that real leadership means understanding what triggers each person individually. He hung his gold medal in Pau Gasol's locker because he knew patriotism was Pau's deepest driver. He would join his teammates and go out drinking then dragged them to the gym at 5am to prove that championship mentality isn't words, it's what you can do when you're exhausted. Phil once told him to stop scoring 40+ points per game even though they were winning because continuing would lose Shaq psychologically before the Finals. That's when Kobe realized the smartest leaders don't just play the game in front of them, they play the psychological game six months ahead. His high school English teacher gave him the quote that became his life: "Rest at the end, not in the middle." Whether you're reinventing yourself after losing everything that defined you or trying to elevate people around you, the principle stays the same. Keep moving. Figure it out as you go. The answers come from action, not contemplation.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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I delve into the legendary mindset of Kobe Bryant - 00:00 The Essence of the Mamba Mentality 00:59 Obsession with Detail and Relentless Work Ethic 03:24 Anti-Fragile Confidence and Adaptability 06:15 The No Excuses Mindset and Its Broader Implications - This Episode Brought To You By…  Champions Adjust  Use code CAPod10 for 10% OFF

Todd Herman is a coach, speaker, author, and creator of "The Alter Ego Effect." He has helped thousands of people achieve their most ambitious goals by teaching them resilience, creativity, confidence, and courage. His book, "The Alter Ego Effect," was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. In addition to a long list of accolades, he has worked with the world's elite performers in sports and business, including Kobe Bryant and Rafael Nadal, for over two decades. In this episode, Todd shares how his concept of alter egos or "secret identities" can transform your life. Links: "The Alter Ego Effect": https://alteregoeffect.com/ Todd's Website: https://toddherman.me/  

Today's episode is centered on the philosophy of "inches and ounces," which emphasizes that massive success is built on tiny, precise nuances. Eric uses professional athletes like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods to illustrate how elite performers detect minute discrepancies that others overlook. He applies this concept to business by highlighting how small shifts in communication, such as reframing a request for a favor into an informative offer, can significantly increase customer engagement. The discussion also covers the importance of emotional intelligence and personality types, specifically how understanding "triads" like anger or anxiety helps leaders manage employees more effectively.  Key Takeaways: Focus on the "inches and ounces" of your craft, as small nuances and attention to detail often determine the difference between success and failure in business and relationships. Reframe your communication from asking for favors to providing value or sharing information, as customers are more likely to engage when they feel they are gaining something. Foster deeper employee engagement by learning about their personal dreams and showing them how they can fulfill those aspirations while working under your leadership. Develop a "poker face" during stressful interactions by taking a deep breath before responding to ensure your reactions remain professional and calm. Set a high standard for new hires by asking what research they have done on your company to immediately identify candidates who are truly passionate rather than just looking for a paycheck.

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The crew discussed takeaways from the NFL Championship weekend of games, reminisced on favorite Kobe Bryant memories, debated what's best for Giannis and the Bucks, previewed the Royal Rumble, and more. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/V-nYBQyPXs4?si=FOB9vS-ZDff8-Y8q Get at us: https://linktr.ee/TECKFoul

In this episode, Bomani Jones and Vinny Goodwill delve into Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors, exploring its significance in NBA history and its impact on Kobe's career over 20 years later. They discuss how Kobe's perception has changed after the 3-peat with Shaq, the signature greatness that led to this performance, and how this game helped reshape his public image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I'm going to be the best basketball player I can ever be and I'm also going to be the best father that I can ever be.” Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines and boxscore. Tatum opens up about battling through injury, the moment he nearly walked away from the game, and the mental toll that comes with carrying expectations at the highest level. Recently returning to the court for rehab and light work, the 6x time NBA All Star and World Champion opens up on how the last year has been the toughest in his life, admitting self-doubt, questioning his will to heal and contemplating his return this season. Winning a title with Celtics etched his name in Boston royalty, although the high expectations still move him to chase the legends who've come before him while his focus remains on getting back to a championship. Jayson was upfront about working through past growing pains with Jaylen Brown, the pressures of being a face of the NBA and the three words Joe Mazzulla whispered to him during the biggest moments of their Championship run. A self-proclaimed mama's boy, he shares a deep understanding of sacrifice, hard work and how growing up with little motivated him being raised by a single mom but candidly he opens up on why he values the relationship with his father differently but still a bond he appreciates. With the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing, Jayson Tatum reveals how he was inspired by the icon and modeled his life based on certain experiences and explains why he is completely appalled with anyone questioning Kobe's contributions to the game. He reflects on representing Team USA in 2024 on the Olympic stage, what that experience taught him, his true in-the-moment feelings with Steve Kerr and how it reshaped his perspective as a leader but also as a man. From embracing the weight of Boston's historic legacy to navigating fatherhood while still chasing greatness, Tatum shares how his humble beginnings continue to ground him. Honest, reflective, and powerful—this is Jayson Tatum like you've never heard him before. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we value hearing from you and appreciate your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shocking video out of Fullerton shows a toddler falling out of a moving SUV, leading to the mother’s arrest and renewed questions about child safety and accountability. We also break down a dangerous used-car warning involving illegal airbag parts that can explode and shoot deadly shrapnel into drivers — what to look for and how this is still happening on U.S. roads. Then a lighter moment: Conway is officially blowing up on Netflix, with his voice appearing in Southland (Season 5, Episode 1) — plus a nod to Licorice Pizza and a look at how much climber Alex Honnold was really paid for his death-defying skyscraper ascent. In WHIP, we revisit the question: how much is a climb like that actually worth? And we pause to remember Kobe Bryant, marking six years since the helicopter crash that claimed his life and eight others. We close with breaking labor news as Kaiser nurses go on strike, and a look at the 7-day forecast ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, hosts Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners dive into various engaging topics. The episode kicks off with a hilarious and somewhat revealing conversation about Shaquille O'Neal's past quirky habits during meetings, sparking chuckles and light-hearted banter among the hosts. They then shift gears to discuss the landmark upcoming 250th episode of the podcast and reflect on the show's journey over the past five years, recounting their memorable moments and shared experiences.   As the conversation progresses, the hosts pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on the sixth anniversary of his tragic passing. Robert Horry, who played alongside Kobe, shares heartfelt memories and insights into Kobe's evolution from a young, talented player to a seasoned veteran. They delve into the significant impact Kobe had on basketball and its fans, as well as the enduring legacy he left behind. The discussion also touches on the collective grief within the basketball community and the admiration for Kobe's contributions both on and off the court.   The episode rounds off with an in-depth analysis of recent NBA trade rumors, including potential moves involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. The hosts debate the strategies different teams might employ as they approach the trade deadline and the effect these trades could have on the league. Listeners are also entertained with a fun game segment, 'Black Accomplishment or White Accomplishment,' where the hosts guess the racial background of historical figures based on their achievements.   00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 00:36 Faxing and Funny Anecdotes 02:10 Travel Plans and Weather Woes 04:25 Remembering Kobe Bryant 10:04 Lakers' Performance Analysis 19:43 Trade Rumors and Team Dynamics 28:47 Inside the NBA Discussion 34:54 The Decline of ESPN 39:30 Derrick Rose's Legacy 40:36 Clippers' Surprising Comeback 46:11 Super Bowl Matchup Analysis 51:03 Hilarious Fan Reactions 53:46 Skyscraper Climb Thrills 57:18 Black Accomplishment or White Accomplishment?

In Episode 385, the crew is back with a packed show! We kick things off by celebrating the Patriots heading to the Super Bowl and joking about the "MAGA influencers" on the panel. Then, things get heated as we dive into a raw debate about Kobe Bryant's legacy—asking if he's truly Top 2 or if the "fake love" after his passing has inflated his ranking. We also break down the hit Netflix series His & Hers, discussing the insane plot twists, Jon Bernthal's performance, and that shocking ending. Plus, we analyze CJ Stroud's playoff struggles, reminisce on the "Booty Talk" Hall of Fame (Jada Fire vs. Pinky), and roast the city of Houston for shutting down over a fake snowstorm. ( Excuse our audio issue!) Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen. By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Patriots Heading to the Super Bowl and MAGA 03:36 - Seahawks & That Super Bowl Loss Discussion 07:13 - Rams vs. Seahawks game 11:23 - CJ Stroud & The Psychology of Pressure 16:05 - The "Racist" Boston Sports Debate 26:40 - Kobe Bryant: The "Fake Love" 36:20 - Netflix's His & Hers: The Review (SPOILERS) 41:55 - His & Hers, the "angry" letter, 47:25 - TV Recommendations 50:04 - The Hall of Fame 52:54 - The Houston Snow Storm That Wasn't 55:00 - Outro

Get AudioBooks for FreeBest Self-improvement MotivationKobe Bryant's Best Inspirational Speech on Mamba MindsetKobe Bryant delivers legendary motivation on discipline, obsession, and greatness. This inspirational speech reveals the Mamba Mindset that wins championships.Get AudioBooks for Free⁠We Need Your Love & Support ❤️https://buymeacoffee.com/myinspiration#Motivational_Speech#motivation #inspirational_quotes #motivationalspeech Get AudioBooks for Free Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Go to www.LearningLeader.com to learn more This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My guest: Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author and leading expert on sustainable performance and well-being. He's written for The New York Times, Outside Magazine, and The Atlantic, and his previous books include Peak Performance and The Practice of Groundedness. His latest book, The Way of Excellence, is great. Brad's writing combines cutting-edge science, ancient wisdom, and stories from world-class performers to help people do their best work without losing themselves in the process. Notes: Never pre-judge a performance. When you're feeling tired, uninspired, or off your game, show up anyway. Remember the Beatles scene—they looked bored and exhausted, but Paul still wrote "Get Back" that day. You don't know what's possible until you get going. Discipline means doing what needs to be done regardless of how you feel. As powerlifter Layne Norton says, we don't need to feel good to get going... We need to get going to give ourselves a chance to feel good. Stop waiting for motivation. Start moving and let the feeling follow. Audit who you're surrounding yourself with. The Air Force study is striking: the least fit person in your squadron determines everyone else's fitness level. If you sit within 25 feet of a high performer at work, your performance improves 15%. Within 25 feet of a low performer? It declines 30%. Your environment isn't neutral... Choose wisely. Treat curiosity like a muscle. It's a reward-based behavior that gets stronger with use. When Kobe said he played "to figure things out," he was tapping into the neural circuitry that makes learning feel good and builds upon itself. Ask more questions. Stay curious about your craft. Excellence isn't about perfection or optimization... It's about mastery and mattering. It's about showing up consistently, surrounding yourself wisely, and staying curious along the way. To the late Robert Pirsig - one of the greatest blessings and joys and sources of satisfaction in my life is to be in conversation with your work. He's the author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance— "gumption is the psychic gasoline that keeps the whole thing going." Arrogant people are loud. Confident people are quiet. Confidence requires evidence. The neural circuitry associated with curiosity is like a muscle: it gets stronger with use. Curiosity is what neuroscientists call a reward-based behavior. It feels good, motivates us to keep going, and builds upon itself. Kobe didn't play to win. He played to learn and grow. Kobe Bryant said he didn't play not to lose, and he didn't even play to win. He played to learn and to grow. He said the reason he did that is because it's so much more freeing. If you're really trying not to lose, you're going to be tight. If you're really trying to win, you're going to be tight. But if you're just out there to grow, you're going to be in the moment. When you're in the moment, you give yourself the best chance of having the performance you want. The word compete comes from the Latin root word com, which means together, and petere, which means to seek, rise up, or strive. In its most genuine form, competition is about rising together (Caitlin Clark's story against LSU). Love: The Detroit Lions had just won their first playoff game in 32 years. Following the game was a scene of pure jubilation. During a short break from the celebrating, the head coach, GM, and quarterback all gave brief speeches. Which collectively lasted about 2 minutes. During those 2 minutes, the word LOVE was repeated 7 times. Homeostatic regulation -- Sense it in the greatness of others and when you're at your best. What Brad calls "excellence." Surround yourself with people who have high standards. When things don't go your way, when you're inevitably heartbroken or frustrated, it's the people around you, the books you read, the art around you, the music you listen to, that's the stuff that speaks to you and keeps you going. It keeps you on the path even amidst the heartbreak. Process goals work better than outcome goals for most people. If you're an amateur, you should be process-focused. When I train for powerlifting, I don't think about the meet that I'm training for. I think about showing up for the session today. If I think about the meeting, I get anxious, and my performance goes down. But if you're Steph Curry and you've been doing your thing for 20 years, you can think about winning the gold medal because your process is so automatic. For 99% of people, focus on the process. "Brave New World" turns fear into curiosity. When you walk up to a bar loaded with more weight than you've ever touched, there can be fear about what it's going to feel like. If you go up to the bar with fear, you're going to miss the lift. If you're convinced you're going to make it, you'll make it, but your nervous system knows when you're lying to yourself. The middle ground is curiosity. Instead of saying "that's heavy, it's scary," I say "Brave New World. I've never touched this weight before. I have no idea what's going to happen, but let's find out." It splits the difference. I'm hyped, I'm giving myself a chance, I'm not lying to myself, but I'm also not scared. Curiosity and fear cannot exist at the same time in the brain. There are seven pathways in the brain defined by affective neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp. Two of those pathways are the rage/fear pathway and the seeking/curiosity pathway. These pathways cannot be turned on at the same time. They compete for resources. It's a zero sum game. You cannot simultaneously be raging and curious. You cannot be terrified and curious at the same time. If you get into a mindset of curiosity, it's extremely hard to be angry or terrified. By being curious, we turn off the fear deep in our brains and give ourselves a chance to perform our best. Practice curiosity in lower-consequence situations first. Curiosity is like a muscle. If you're about to do something absolutely terrifying and you're really scared and you say, "I'm just going to be curious," you know you're lying to yourself. You have to practice in lower-consequence situations first. When you, as a paren,t get really upset with your kid, try to be curious about their experience. Watch your anger calm down. When you as a leader, have a board presentation where you're feeling anxious, try to have that mindset of "Brave New World." When you're an athlete going into a big game obsessing about what could go wrong, try to be really curious instead. The best competitors have emotional flexibility. As a competitor, you would know that in the confines of the game, you're not singing Kumbaya, you are trying to kill them. Then you have the emotional flexibility the minute that game ends to respect them as a person. That is the best way to compete. That's when our best performances happen. It's not either/or, it's both/and. It's playing really hard, giving everything you can for the win, seizing on your opponent's vulnerability, at the same time as having deep respect for them. You don't have to be miserable to be excellent. There are people like David Goggins or Michael Jordan who seem motivated by anger and a chip on their shoulder. But Jordan would put his tongue out like this primal expression of joy when he was about to dunk. And Jordan won all his championships while being coached by Phil Jackson, the Zen master of compassion. There are the Steph Currys of the world, or Courtney Dauwalter (best ultra marathoner to ever exist), or Albert Einstein (total mystic who had so much fun in his work). There are two ways to the top of the mountain. For 99.999% of people, you end up performing better with fun and joy, and you have so much more satisfaction, which contributes to longevity. The best leaders take work seriously but laugh at themselves. The best leaders I know in the corporate world, they take the work so seriously. They are so intense. But my God, do they laugh at themselves and their colleagues and have fun. Reflection Questions Brad says, "The things that break your heart are the things that fill your life with meaning." What are you currently holding back from caring deeply about because you're afraid of getting hurt? What would it look like to step fully into that arena despite the risk of heartbreak? The Air Force study showed that sitting within 25 feet of a low performer decreases your performance by 30%. Honestly assess who you're spending the most time with right now. Are they raising your standards or lowering them? What specific change could you make this month to shift your environment? Brad uses "Brave New World" to turn fear into curiosity before big challenges. Think of something coming up that makes you anxious. Instead of trying to convince yourself you'll succeed or dwelling on the fear, what does it feel like to approach it with pure curiosity: "I've never done this before. Let's find out what happens."

Alan Stein, Jr. shares how elite performers bounce back and how you can do the same. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to take back control over your emotions and actions2) How to practice self-compassion without lowering your standards3) How to anticipate obstacles without becoming paranoidSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1123 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he's a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.• Book: Next Play: How to Focus on What Matters Most and Improve Performance, Productivity, and Fulfillment• Instagram: @alansteinjr• LinkedIn: Alan Stein, Jr.• Website: AlanSteinJr.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words by Phil Jones• Book: Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life by Mike Krzyzewski, Donald Phillips, Grant Hill• Video: “THIS IS WATER!” by David Foster Wallace• Past episode: 1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Sklar, The Duke of Sports, joins the show as we mark the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81-point game. We also break down the NFL Playoffs, ongoing head coaching changes, and tackle the viral 49ers injury conspiracy theory, with experts debunking claims linking injuries to Levi’s Stadium’s electric substation. The crew gets nostalgic discussing whether you ever called into a radio station just to hear your voice played back, and how talk radio shaped childhoods for many listeners and their parents. The show then turns serious with two troubling stories of attacks and robberies inside laundromats, including incidents in North Hollywood and NoHo. We close with an emotional look at the North Hollywood case, where a laundromat owner’s wife was assaulted during an attempted robbery, leaving a family shaken and small business owners on edge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mason and Ireland tip off the show with the battle between the Lakers and Clippers tonight at Intuit Dome! How hot have the Clippers been lately? How hard is it to be ‘the guy' after the guy? On this day in 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game! Is radio row ahead of the Super Bowl still a big deal? Ice Breakers! Pepe Mantilla joins the guys in the studio for the rest of the show! The guys discuss the Intuit Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks Downward Spiral FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Knicks' calling a players only meeting following their worst loss of the season and break down their response after the team fired off a 54 point win over the Brooklyn Nets, led by Jalen Brunson. They discuss what the Knicks need to do to improve to take advantage of the weak Eastern Conference, sparking a debate on if they need to trade Karl Anthony Towns and go after big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking of the Greek Freak, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Giannis calling out his Milwaukee Bucks' teammates following their embarassing loss to the OKC Thunder and discuss when enough will be enough for Giannis as he may force his way out of Milwaukee sooner rather than later. They then break down the OKC side of the ball where Shai Gilgeous Alexander continued his bid for back to back NBA MVP awards before remincing on Kobe Bryant's 81 point game on the 20th anniversary of the Black Mamba's historic game. Finally, they react to Isaiah Thomas' take on the current state of the NBA and give their thoughts on proper ettiquette in AAU games when blowing out a team. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Nick Young, & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvj... Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:35 Giannis Calls Out His Bucks' Teammates 0:08:29 Shai Is Pushing For Back To Back MVPs 0:47:22 The Knicks Save Their Downward Spiral 1:06:09 How It Feels To Lose By 50 1:14:32 Mike Brown Hugs Draymond After A Loss 1:24:49 Gil's Arena Celebrates The 20th Annivesary of Kobe's 81 1:35:15 MostlyFans 1:51:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ART OF LOCKING IN! Close the door, put on your headphones, and enter the zone known as the flow state. This how the greats lock in. Powerful Motivational Speeches from Motiversity, featuring Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, Mike Tyson, Tim Grover and more.Special thanks to:The Icons by Motiversity: https://www.youtube.com/@theiconsbymotiversityAubrey Marcus: https://www.youtube.com/@AubreyMarcusPodPatrick Bet-David: https://www.youtube.com/@VALUETAINMENTSpeakersKobe Bryanthttps://www.instagram.com/kobebryantDavid Gogginshttps://www.instagram.com/davidgogginsMike Tysonhttps://www.instagram.com/miketysonPatrick MouratoglouGet Patricks book "Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life": https://www.patrickmouratoglou.com/en/champion-mindset-pre-order/www.patrickmouratoglou.comhttps://www.instagram.com/patrickmouratoglouhttps://www.youtube.com/@patrickmouratoglou_officialMichael Phelpshttps://www.instagram.com/m_phelps00Serena Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/serenawilliams/Tim Groverhttps://www.instagram.com/timgroverPatrick Bet-Davidhttps://www.youtube.com/@VALUETAINMENTTim Groverhttps://www.instagram.com/timgrover/Lebron JamesCristiano Ronaldo Music: Secession Studios https://www.youtube.com/user/thesecessionEpidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 4, 2020 - Adam and Dr. Drew open the show discussing some of the interesting advertisements that Adam sees in airports around the country that confuse him as there's no real way to discern what they're advertising. The conversation then turns to ‘chick think' and how things like tributes to Cecil the lion & bracelets on grown men should be seen as indicators to those who are observant. The conversation then turns to the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant as Dr. Drew recounts a story he has about an interaction with Kobe during a game and a subsequent phone conversation about Jodi Arias.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.