Miles Chamley-Watson: #1 Mindset Shift That Changes Everything (Try THIS to Stay Sharp, Focused, and In Control)

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Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport

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The 2012 London Olympics were supposed to be Miles's defining moment — a hometown Games with his African grandmother, aunts, and uncles all in the stands. He finished fourth. The shame was immense. But in the Olympic Village that evening, Kobe Bryant walked into the dining area, introduced himself simply as 'Kobe,' and asked how Miles was doing. What followed was a brief but life-altering conversation. Kobe told him: 'The best athletes have the shortest memory — you win, forget about it, you lose, forget about it, when you're done your career you can celebrate all you want.' Miles had that quote, along with Kobe's face, tattooed on the back of his leg. The following year, 2013, he became the first ever Black American world champion in fencing history. He was able to tell Kobe personally. ^{[1] — Miles Chamley-Watson "After finishing fourth at the 2012 London Olympics and feeling like he'd let everyone down, Miles ran into Kobe Bryant in the Olympic Villa…" 13:10 Play} Jay adds his own Kobe story — recording an interview with him just three months before his death — and both men reflect on the weight of losing him.