I finished watching this YouTube video as I was doing my weight training session.
Video: FAILURE is NOT EXISTENT -
"Failure is not existent. What the hell does that mean? Seriously, what does failure mean? It's not existing. It doesn't exist; it's a figment of your imagination." - Kobe Bryant
As I think about what it means to be great, they are times that you realize that you will have set back.
All the greats do.
But itβs all about how you bounce back after the setbacks.
You lose more than you win, but when you win everything tastes better and sweeter.
Here are the main takeaways from the video.
Failure is a False Concept
Failure in sports is viewed as part of the journey towards success rather than a definitive endpoint. There are good and bad days, and each defeat is an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Analogies are drawn to the career of Michael Jordan, emphasizing that setbacks are not indicative of overall failure.
The speaker dismantles the idea of failure in sports, suggesting that each loss is a chance to come back stronger and better prepared for the next opportunity.
By reframing failure as a stepping stone to success, the speaker emphasizes the importance of resilience and continuous improvement.
As my mentor and professor Wayne Hampton told me, think about Kaizen. Continuous improvement, always.
I love you more than you know.
Peace, Light, and Lovingkindness -
Tanaka Isheanesu Tava