Persistence And Hard Work

Never give up! You must focus on your goals and press! Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t let anything stop you from working your plan. If you are playing a game and your team is down 10 points in the 1st or 2nd quarter, don’t get worried. It’s a strong start in the beginning of the 3rd, giving it all you got and having something left in your tank in the 4th that counts. Don’t allow outside influences to interfere with your work out program. If you have to practice in the rain... Just do it! If you have to practice in the hot sun... Just do it! If you have to practice in the snow... Just do it! If you have to practice at night when it’s dark... Just do it! It will make you better at your game and keep you committed. When you practice on your game, don’t become content with yourself. The way you practice is the way you will play. Perfect practice means perfect play. Keep practicing your left hand lay up or your right hand lay up until it is perfect. People always work on their strengths. But, the great ones also work on their weakness to make them better. Allen Iverson has mastered his crossover move with his right hand, but can he do it with his left hand? This is something to think about. Keep pressing to do more and become better at what you do. Can you practice 2 – 5 hours everyday? That’s what it takes to achieve greatness. The Greek philosopher Aristotle said, "Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit." You are what you repeatedly do. 5 of 10