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Kobe Bryant, An Inspiration Beyond Basketball

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Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to the world, and his influence stretches beyond the basketball court. His nickname, “Black Mamba,” came from his desire to create a different persona on and off the court. His alter ego was a way to separate business from personal.  “Mamba Mentality” has become a lifestyle influencing people around the world from business to entertainment. Bryant’s mantra championed playing without fear, mastering your craft, and striving to be the best version of you. The five pillars of the Mamba Mentality mirror the 6AM’s principles of the electronic music industry. Kobe Bryant remains an inspiration because he fully embraced the words he spoke. His words were his truths. As the world celebrates his legacy one year after his unfortunate and untimely passing, here are some Mamba quotes to live by as you go through your life journey. Read more

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Will The House + Techno Scene Ever Come Out Of This Pandemic?

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Uncertainty permeates the United States, politically and financially. The COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Parties and festivals are still suspended until who knows when. Travel has come to a halt.

But what if, years down the line, we come out of all of this living in a better world?

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There Is Still Work To Do

We Still Have Work To Do

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What a year it’s been so far with COVID, the much-needed fight and protests for equality, and the election anxiety that came to a boiling point last week.

The whole nation has been on edge all year long. I know most of you (like us) are feeling worn down and tired from all that was thrown at us this year, and on top of it all, we all have our own personal problems to deal with. It can feel like a lot when we put everything into perspective.

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Lakers Lessons: Kobe

Lessons From The Lakers’ 17th NBA Championship Win

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Last night the Los Angeles Lakers won their first title in 10 years, the 17th of an incredible journey that continues to teach us invaluable lessons, cementing the purple and gold colors as one of the most respected and winning franchises in the history of the sport.

We must not forget what the Lakers had to endure to get to where they are this morning, waking up after a night celebrating a hard-fought Championship.

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Stop Holding Yourself Back

Stop Holding Yourself Back

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Today I want to share one of my favorite short stories with you, in the hope that it helps you stop holding yourself back. It has helped me get through difficult moments in life, shifting my perspective and allowing me to not hold myself back in trying to accomplish anything I want to do in life. The message in this story couldn’t be more relevant today as we struggle with a variety of mental battles, including that between your mind and the goals you want to accomplish.

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Acid and Life Are Mind-Blowing

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I hope you are off to a great week! We got some new stuff dropping today at The Shop but before we get to that I wanted to share with you a story about my trip… well not the typical vacation trip or festival trip I would normally attend right around this time of the year but a different kind of trip. I took acid for the first time last year and had a pretty crazy realization about life and how mind-blowing it actually is, despite all the ups and downs we have to go through over and over again. Despite the obstacles being truly endless.

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It’s Not About What You Are In Life But Who

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I want to start the week, on a Monday, by telling you that Mondays don’t have to suck. In fact, they can be the best day of the week, if lived with purpose.

I know we are all dealing with a lot this year, and I will not pretend that there isn’t a lot we will have to deal with in the months to come.

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