Kobe Bryant on how he used the Compound Effect to inevitably become one of the best in the world at his craft:
✖️The Compound Interest equation is Reps multiplied by Time (Reps x Time = Growth). Improvement is quite early and obvious late— as you put in more time and reps. Most people quit in the silent phase, early on, not realizing the results were already building beneath the surface. The key is starting as early as possible and putting energy toward that improvement, because you can’t ever get TIME back, no matter how many reps you plan to do in the future.
🐍 Kobe didn’t just wake up at 4am for discipline, he did it to create separation between him and his opponent. The edge wasn’t intensity, it was timing. While others were still asleep, he was stacking deposits. By the time they caught up for their first session, he was already on his second, compounding effort into distance.
⛄️ Growth doesn’t just come from working harder, but can also come from working earlier AND more often. Kobe didn’t chase overnight success, he built a schedule that made exponential improvement inevitable and catching up to him nearly impossible.
Design a system where TIME works for you, so every REP doesn’t just add up, it multiplies and makes it harder for others to close the gap.
ESPN’s Paul Biancardi on Maryland signee Baba Oladotun:
“He gives Maryland a major upgrade of talent and sends a statement that the Terrapins staff are serious about keeping the best local talent at home. Williams has a proven track record in player development and winning.”
Maryland guard Andre Mills has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Mills averaged 30 points while shooting over 54% from the floor against Washington & Northwestern 🐢📈
Diggy Coit is the best player in the nation that nobody is talking about
With ANOTHER 40 point explosion, Coit set the Xfinity Center record for points in a game
The perfect fit for the talented bucket getter