Heart -- Traits of a Champion: Part 6

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part six of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Heart

Defined: 1. The central, vital or main part; real meaning; essence; core. 2. With all one’s effort, enthusiasm. Quotes: The Courage of Integrity The highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity. Choosing the right over wrong, ethics over convenience, and truth over popularity … these are the choices that measure your life. Travel the path of integrity without looking back, for there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. -- Unknown author Never Give Up Go over, go under, go around, or go through. But never give up. -- Unknown author Successful People The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. -Vincent T. Lombardi

Confidence -- Traits of a Champion: Part 5

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part five of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Confidence

Defined: 1. Firm belief; trust; reliance 2. The fact of being or feeling certain; assurance. 3. Belief in one’s own abilities. Quotes:

Expectation You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. --Michael Jordan

Inner Confidence "I look into their eyes, shake their hand, pat their back, and wish them luck, but I am thinking, 'I am going to bury you.'" --Seve Ballesteros

Inner Winning You must whole-heartedly have enough self-confidence in your method and your game to know you can win. If you don’t believe that you can, then you have already lost. -- Tom Kite

Excellence Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible. -- Unknown author

Decisiveness

Indecision builds nervous tension and undermines any remaining confidence."

- Sharron Moran

Strength -- Traits of a Champion: Part 4

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part four of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Strength

Defined: 1. The state or quality of being strong; force; power; vigor. 2. The power to resist strain, stress; toughness; durability. 3. The power to resist attack. Quotes: Strength is What You Know Strength is knowing that you have prepared better than anyone else. --Annika Sorenstam Real Strength Working harder than others in all areas is real strength. Real strength is having total belief that as we play more holes, I am more likely to get stronger while my competitors are likely to get weaker. -- Gary Player

Visualization -- Traits of a Champion: Part 3

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part three of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Visualization

Defined: 1. The creation of a clear picture of something in the mind 2. A clear picture of something created in the mind 3. A technique whereby somebody creates a vivid positive mental picture of something such as a desired outcome to a problem, in order to promote a sense of well-being Quotes: See Yourself Succeed The harder you prepare for anything, the better you can visualize yourself succeeding – your confidence increasing, thus the less pressure you feel, thus the better you perform. Relate this work ethic to practicing golf, as all fine players do, and you will definitely begin to play the game with a more positive attitude about hitting the shots it takes to be a winner. -- Seve Ballesteros Imaginary Tunnel The key for me lies in always looking down an imaginary tunnel to my target. In doing so, I conjure up a clear picture of a perfectly played shot, then simply set myself in the appropriate address position to execute it. This process steadies my nerves, stops my mind from wandering, and blanks out all distractions. -- Tom Watson You Must Go To The Movies: In order to hit great shots, you must create mental movies of yourself hitting great shots – then you must have the discipline replay the mental movies before every shot. -- Seve Ballesteros

Discipline -- Traits of a Champion: Part 2

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part two of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Discipline

Defined: 1. A training that develops self-control, character or orderliness and efficiency. 2. Strict control to enforce obedience. Quotes: Preparation The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital. -Joe Paterno Success Some people dream of success … while others wake up and work hard at it. -- Unknown author