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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2025 · 4 MIN

Excuses or Excellence? You Choose.

from Win More, Live Better · host Zach Brandon

In 1999, Kobe Bryant broke his wrist, but showed up early the next morning and completed a workout on the court anyway. This scene offered a valuable lesson to one of his teammates because it highlighted the difference between those who want it from those who work for it. In this episode, we unpack how elite performers (from Kobe Bryant to a Grammy-winning artist) override their brain’s natural pull toward comfort and excuses. For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to reach out anytime to see how I can best serve you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-brandon-40169573/

In 1999, Kobe Bryant broke his wrist, but showed up early the next morning and completed a workout on the court anyway. This scene offered a valuable lesson to one of his teammates because it highlighted the difference between those who want it from those who work for it. In this episode, we unpack how elite performers (from Kobe Bryant to a Grammy-winning artist) override their brain’s natural pull toward comfort and excuses. For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you ...

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