Qualities that those who
demonstrate greatness possess

• Hate losing more then love winning
• No excuses. 
  Excuses keep you from going from good to great.  Basically make it happen.  Determine
  what is your good to great moment!  

 

Three themes of Greatness

1. Greatness is a process – no one is born
   great.  You must work at it
   consistently and persistently.
2. Not one single characteristic requires
   physical skills; you must be mentally, emotionally and spiritually
   disciplined.
3. Great ones understand they are not perfect – they
   must continually work to get it done.

 

Other
thoughts that were shared

• Get help if you need it – never too big never
  too small.
• Something will happen that will affect your
  life – it is destine to happen – will you be better or bitter?  Use adversity as the fuel to motivate
  yourself – this is your inner fire! 
  
• Value education

 

If you can’t change the people
around you, change the people you are around – seek to get better!

 

Determine what you will
get out of every situation you are in – yearn to learn! 

 

So here are the 16 Consistent Characteristics of Greatness

 

How They Think

1. It’s Personal – They hate to lose more then
   they love to win.
2. Rubbing Elbows – They understand the value of
   association.
3. Believe – They have faith in a higher power.
4. Contagious Enthusiasm – They are positive
   thinkers…They are enthusiastic…and that enthusiasm rubs off. 

 

How They Prepare

5. Hope for the Best, But…They prepare for all
   possibilities before they step on the field.
6. What Off-Season?  They are always working towards the next
   game…The goal is what’s ahead, and there’s always something ahead.
7. Visualize Victory – They see victory before the
   game begins
8. Inner Fire – They use adversity as fuel

 

How They Work

9. Ice in Their Veins – They are risk-takers and
   don’t fear making a mistake.
10. When All Else Fails – They know how and when to adjust their game plan.
11. Ultimate Teammate – They will assume whatever
    role is necessary for the team to win.
12. Not Just About the Benjamins – They don’t play
    just for the money.

 

How They Live

13. Do Unto Others – They know character is
    defined by how they treat those who cannot help them.
14. When no one is watching – They are comfortable
    in the mirror…They live their life with integrity.
15. When Everyone is Watching – They embrace the
    idea of being a role model.
16. Records are Made to be Broken – They know
    their legacy isn’t what they did on the field.  They are well-rounded.