Some athletes seem to have a natural gift, and others without natural talent must struggle to accomplish their goals. Though success may seem to come easily to some, however, it always takes work to excel at something. The basketball player who spends an extra hour shooting baskets will always be better in the long run than the player who is late to practice and sloughs off during drills but seems to perform well during the games. Whatever we set as a priority will become the motivator for what we accomplish. This is why it is so crucial that we invest in the thing and practices that will set us up to accomplish our goals.
