Use your success, wealth and influence to put them in the best position to realise their own dreams and find their true purpose.
What's genuinely difficult here isn't the generosity—it's the restraint. Kobe resists the temptation to position success as a platform for imposing your vision onto others, which is precisely what many powerful people do, whether through mentorship that becomes puppetry or philanthropy that serves the giver's ego. The phrase "their own dreams" matters because it acknowledges that your advantage lies in *removing obstacles* rather than charting the course, a distinction most benefactors miss. A parent with resources might fund a child's art degree when the child actually wants business; Kobe's wisdom suggests first asking what the person genuinely wants, then using your position to clear the path.
“Chase the vision, not the money; the money will end up following you.”
Tony Hsieh“It's not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”
Seneca“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.”
Ayn Rand“Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they...”
Will Rogers