'Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.' - Kobe Bryant[4]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Negative experiences are reframed as chances to grow and improve.
- In plain terms
- I use pressure and challenges to get better.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle pressure?
- What challenges have helped you grow?
Another view
Not all negative situations lead to positive outcomes.
More from Kobe Bryant
'As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.' - Kobe Bryant[3]
Permalink to quote #3 'I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot…
Permalink to quote #5 'The motivation for me is just the game itself, just playing the game the right way and trying to win, compete every time I step out there on the floor. That's…
Permalink to quote #2
Related quotes
Defeat should never be a source of discouragement, but rather a fresh stimulus.
Robert SouthRobert South quote #2 'If you are able to endure the hardship that you encounter, then there are benefits that you will reap.'
Ratu Epeli Qaraninamu NailatikauRatu Epeli Qaraninamu Nailatikau quote #2 And gain is gain, however small.
Robert BrowningRobert Browning quote #3