Sometimes it takes elite champions to really know what makes others in that stratosphere tick. how often have we heard about the drive of some of the greatest competitors thirsting to learn from others that have traveled a similar path?
Urban Meyer has long admired Kobe Bryant. So much so that he had a quote from Bryant up in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. It goes right at the heart of the “Mamba Mentality.” One in which you set a goal or dream and work your every single day to achieve it.
“I can’t relate to lazy people. We don’t speak the same language. I don’t understand you. I don’t want to understand you.”
Meyer so respected Bryant and his work ethic that he even put that quote in his leadership book titled “Above the Line.” He even drew leadership comparisons between the future NBA Hall of Famer and former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett.
Suffice to say, Meyer admired Kobe and his drive and determination. And now, we have comments from Meyer himself on the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Bryant and eight other individuals on board. He shared his thoughts via his Twitter feed on Wednesday.
It continues to amaze all the outpouring of support and respect that continues to flock in from all corners of the sporting world — and beyond. Meyer is just one of the latest examples, and it won’t be the last.
