The structure of discipline becomes self-perpetuating, and if applied with consistency, provides a clear cut, unambiguous formula for success as the team journeys together in pursuit of a common goal. Discipline, according to Summitt, is a comprehensive form of conditioning that requires repetitive, consistent drilling and is required to accomplish anything of real quality, whether in sports, music, or academics. In Reach for the Summit , Pat Summitt discusses how she has developed six NCAA championship teams, detailing a philosophy that is based on cornerstones of respect, discipline, and hard work with the overall goal of developing players who become successful people, both on the court and off. Here is an overview of the Definite Dozen system from Reach for the Summit . There is no such thing as self-respect without respect for others.
Individual success is a myth.
No one succeeds all by herself. People who do not respect those around them will not make good team members and probably lack self-esteem themselves. There are no shortcuts to success. You can't assume larger responsibility without taking responsibility for the small things, too. Being responsible sometimes means making tough, unpopular decisions.