Passion -- Traits of a Champion: Part 13

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is the final part 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.

Passion

Defined: Extreme, compelling emotion; intense emotional drive or excitement. Quotes:

Passion to Prepare Players who have a passion to win are a dime a dozen. Players who have a passion to prepare for the chance at winning are much harder to find. If I can find 20 players like that here we’ll be lucky. (Orientation speech at the try-out camp for 1980 Olympic Hockey Team). -- Herb Brooks

Strategy -- Traits of a Champion: Part 12

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part twelve 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.

Strategy

Defined: Expertise in the science of planning and directing large-scale operations, maneuvering forces into the most advantageous position prior to actual engagement with the enemy. Quotes:

Champions Train Their Minds

Anyone can have a good strategy, but champions have trained their minds to immerse themselves in the process of executing their strategy while surrounded with pressure and distractions. -- Joe Montana

Commitment to Strategy It is unimpressive to merely have strategy. It impressive to commit to the strategy. Those who can make this commitment will always be in the hunt. -- Nick Faldo

Real Skill -- Traits of a Champion: Part 11

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part eleven 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.

Real Skill

Defined: 1. Great ability or proficiency; expertness that comes from training, practice, etc. 2. Knowledge, understanding or judgment. Quotes:

Self-Determined Winners and losers are both self-determined, but only winners are willing to admit it. -- John Wooden

Nothing New

It is nothing new or original to say that golf is played one stroke at a time. But it took me many years to realize it. -- Bobby Jones

Real Skill Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

-- John Wooden

Poise -- Traits of a Champion: Part 10

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part ten 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.

Poise

Defined: 1. Ease and dignity of manner; self-assurance; composure. 2. The condition of being calm or serene. Quotes:

Staying Within Yourself

Poise occurs when you have practiced the art of staying within yourself and your process. -- John Stockton

Trsuts Comes From Daily Habits Teams play with poise when they fully trust everyone in the locker room. It is not magic. This full trust in each other comes from daily habits, actions and attitudes. -- Steve Yzerman