Ability can get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. A big part of character is the self-discipline needed to avoid complacency, resist temptation, and understand that past success doesn’t guarantee future success.

There’s enough in that quote for, like, three different blog posts. But I’ll keep it all together in this one. You’re welcome.

If you don’t know what this post/series is about, see the John Wooden tag and specifically the first quote I posted.