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Kobe Bryant didn’t just demand excellence—he embodied it. His unwavering mindset left no room for fear, weakness, or excuses, whether you were his teammate, coach, or even family. Brian Shaw, part of the Lakers’ coaching staff, recalled moments when he’d intervene to shield teammates from Kobe’s

Exploring the divide between critics and creators in our professional world, this sharp and vivid analogy about art and turpentine challenges us to reflect on our roles—are we the ones critiquing the form or sourcing the tools to create?

It's easy to get caught up in debates about which technologies are best. But at the end of the day, the specific technologies don't matter nearly as much as whether we're using them to deliver real value