59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces

destroy the opposition completely and never give up, no matter what the score is until you’re in the locker room victorious. Think you’ve won before that and you usually trip up before the finish line.

How do you ensure you’re working both hard and effectively?

You must identify your values, remain principled, and create a methodology that rarely changes, while altering tactics when needed.

greatness is never accidental.

success is the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

gentle, but firm, kind, but brutally clear, and compassionate, yet ruthless.

how easily complacency can take root and the sloppiness that results.

while others argue about the seemingly obvious and quibble over details, start looking beyond incremental improvements and think bigger.

The ability to commit to something when it’s needed most is an important skill.