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Dear Kobe...

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Kobe Bryant newly signed to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996
 
 
Just a few short months after NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's retirement he pens and open letter to none other than his 17 year old self. Bryant opens the letter by advising his younger self to figure out a way to invest in the future of your family and friends, and he made it crystal clear, reiterating, I said INVEST. I did not say GIVE.

Bryant went on to discuss how easy it is to think you are helping someone out by simplifying their life - paying all of the bills, buying them lavish cars, homes, and more but in reality by doing that you are only causing them more harm, Kobe says the day will come when you realize that as much as you believed you were doing the right thing, you were actually holding them back.

In his open letter, Kobe Bryant also warns his younger self to make sure his parents remain parents instead of becoming his managers. Kobe gave his younger self some very important advice.. before you sign that first contract, figure out the right budget for your parents — one that will allow them to live beautifully while also growing your business and setting people up for long-term success. He also urged his 17 year old self to start this process immediately because setting things up right from the beginning will avoid a ton of tears and heartache, some of which remains to this day.

Seems like the Black Mamba had this on his chest for a while now and with all of the free time he has, it's allowing him free up his mind, his heart, and his soul. Great advice Kobe! Now, Woosah!


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