I admire and enjoy learning from the greatest of humankind. Humans have presented greatness in many forms through both collective and individual art and culture. I find inspiration knowing that some other successful and influential person had a similar perspective as I did or that I caught their creative intentions before they spoke on it.

One distinguishing characteristic about me is I am genuinely curious by nature. I am curious to know how things work; the properties or ideologies of things, how people think and why they act, how and why life has presents a circumstance, why I see things as I do versus for what they are – if there is even any difference between the two. . .

It is a blessing and a curse to wonder and think as much as I do, let me be the one to tell you. I’m not afraid to praise its blessing however, because ignorance is bliss and knowledge is power.

Kobe talks a lot about being curious, and his curiosity leading him to explore the question of how great he could be and setting affirmations to trial.
One important part which may often go overlooked is how Kobe, with the influence of Coach Phil Jackson, had employed various forms of meditation and mental conditioning to his training regimen. One reason for this is the role that our curiosity can play when it’s doing more harm than good. That is, our curiosity is pulling us back from our affirmations and focus when it’s important to be grounded, calm, and present in the moment.
Kobe cites that this kind of mental training and preparation was key to staying calm in highly stressful or distracting game [and life] situations.

Where should my focus be and where is my mind currently at? More often than not, these two are further separated apart from each other than I think they ought to be. I constantly remind myself to be aware of where my mind is, where it’s headed, and if it’s in the right space for what my current goals are. Sometimes we even lose track of what our goals really are.
Every so often we have to take time to reflect on what it is we’ve been working toward, and how it differs from the future we currently envision and desire to manifest for ourselves.

With all of that being said, my latest reflections spoke to my soul deeply and further reinforced the need for reciprocating love, increased creative expression, improved work ethic, and emphasizing focus on finishing my formal education. These are my top priorities to be aware of until my soul tells me otherwise.

Kobe: “You’re welcome.”

edited 01/30/2020:
My heart is broken to learn and accept the truth of the tragic accident which Kobe, his little Gianna, and the other fallen passengers. Kobe was one of the greatest influences in my life, undoubtedly, and will remain to be until the end of my time. Peace. Mamba out!