“Moments like this are what we train for year-round. It’s why we spend so much time developing character traits like commitment, grit, optimism, and humility. It’s the reason we practice embracing adversity and learning to regard it as a competitive advantage. Events like this are the reason behind our all-consuming focus on the process—why we learn to control the things we can and let the rest go.” CharacterProcessHumilityOptimismAdversityCommitControlLet GoGritCompetitive Advantage Book:Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes Source: Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes
“It’s not a question of how much work it will take, how much suffering will be involved, or how fast the results will come. It’s about committing to the grind every day.” SufferingWorkCommitGrind Book:Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes Source: Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes