Persistence is also important because no one accomplishes everything on the first try. Some people believe in beginner's luck. But luck eventually runs out, and then it's just you and your commitment. A great attitude always preceded a great performance. Fight you fears with action.
Champions arrive early and stay late.
They know what they're there for. They don't have to be told five times to do something or be given a five-minute lecture on how to do it. You give them the challenge, and they get it done. Winners are self-motivated. They don't wait for someone else to raise the bar.