I decided to sit my boys down and make them listen to the late and great Kobe Bryant.

If you want to be a winner, listen to winners.

The most important thing that stood out to me was his definition of "greatness."

He defined greatness as "inspiring others."

That's quite prolific!

If more people understood the power of selflessness they would achieve more for themselves.

But if you practice selflessness for your own benefit, is it really selfless? Ignore this question — it is a frivolous philosophical argument to occupy your brain cells momentarily.

Every human interaction is an exchange or transaction. We need more transactions where one party isn't getting shafted.

Anyway, one of my classic mantras is, albeit subtly rude, "Aspire to inspire or expire."

(I tweeted this many years ago and I remember seeing someone steal it and sell it on a mug. LOL)

Kobe said that one summer he played basketball as a youth and didn't score a single point. So, how did he get better?

He said, "do the hard things."

You need an intense amount of desire and discipline to execute on this.

Who really wants to work on their left hand dribble when they are so great with their right?

But this limitation is what will hold you back. And overcoming it is what will separate you from the pack and make you elite!

The last takeaway is something I consistently tell my clients, team members, and students.

STUDY! To me, this is the easiest thing to do.

You can become instantly smarter by listening to constructive media.

For example. When I wind down for bed, I rarely watch fiction media. I watch documentaries.

When you can find a way to mix fun with productivity that's the sweet spot.

But studying is PARAMOUNT. It's something you can do while jogging or laying on the couch.

It only takes about 20 minutes to become smarter.

Or you can watch regular TV and become dumber in less than 20 minutes.

Honestly, this is my secret. This is what puts the "Jesus" in Hotep Jesus. I will study more than you. I literally create systems that optimize my life for studying.

Then greatness oozes out!

Anyway, if you want to study something that will bring you more free time to enjoy life and add an extra zero or two (or three?) to your bank account, get my proven marketing guide.

Thank me after your first $100,000.

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With love,

Bryan "Hotep Jesus" Sharpe