Kobe Bryant is one of the most successful basketball players of all time. The winner of 5 NBA Championships and 2 Olympics Gold Medals, Bryant amassed a substantial amount of wealth, running into a few hundred million dollars, during his playing career.

Bryant was a naturally talented basketball player. However, that did not mean that he would not have to invest effort and time in his basketball. On the contrary, Bryant had to put in long hours of practice everyday for years to excel in the sport.

In 2012 Bryant was chosen for team USA. During this time, one of the athletic trainer's for team USA, a man named Robert, was working with Kobe to prepare for the Olympics. Describing his experience with Kobe, through one of Robert' s interview on Kobe, it was clear that Bryant started his conditioning workout around 4:30 am, continued to run and sprint till 6 am, lifted weights from 6 am to 7 am, and finally proceeded to make 800 jump shots between 7 am and 11am. A jump shot is an attempt to score a basket by jumping and propelling the ball in an arc into the basket.

Kobe Bryant was obviously practicing a lot and more so he was practicing with a purpose. He had a goal of making 800 jump shots and with continuous practice he achieved that goal, making him a world-class player.

Kobe is not alone. Sports champions may be gifted with an athletic body and may also have natural talents, yet to be successful they have to put in long hours of practice from an early age. They have to consistently sharpen their skills over years to be recognized as champions.

Similarly, success in investments too requires consistent efforts over a long period of time. Investment in Systematic Investment Plans or SIPs of mutual funds allows you to invest small amounts of money regularly over a period of time. Consistent and regular investments in SIPs can help meet your life goals.

Information contained in this article is not a complete representation of every material fact and is for informational purposes only. The recipient is advised to consult its advisor/ tax consultant prior to arriving at any investment decision.