What Kobe Left Behind: The Playbook from an Extraordinary Life

What Kobe Left Behind: The Playbook from an Extraordinary Life

**Winner of the 2024 Independent Press Award - Sports** **Finalist for the 2024 National Indie Excellence Award - Biography** What Kobe Left Behind reveals the late basketball legend's unique success strategies by immersing readers in his most emotional and illuminating experiences. From childhood struggles to early stardom and from heroic Laker victories to embarrassing off-court failures, readers uncover the little-known stories that molded Kobe Bryant into a beloved global figure. Each chapter focuses on one of the Laker icon's most potent habits and dives headfirst into the poignant episodes that helped him acquire these skills and demonstrated their tremendous worth. The engaging writing style transports the reader to the most revealing moments of Bryant’s life while tying them together with a compelling common theme. What Kobe Left Behind is built on hundreds of hours of deep research, as well as insider interviews with people who knew Bryant best. However, the real treasure is in the value that Kobe’s habits can provide to anyone seeking to become their best self and triumph over adversity. Woven throughout the book are scientific studies showing the benefits of Bryant’s practices, explanations from experts in human psychology, testimonials from other high achievers, and special advice shared by Bryant to his followers. Readers receive more than just a close-up view of Kobe’s extraordinary life; they are handed the keys to unlock their own potential from the Mamba himself. That makes this book an enthralling read for not just fans of Kobe, the Lakers, the NBA and sports in general, but for every bibliophile who wants to become a champion in their world.