So today I get a text at 5:30am from a player. During our conversation the topic of being the best comes up. We arrive at a few truths regarding being the best.
1. Not too many people can be the best.
2. Surrounding yourself with people who need you is easy but surrounding yourself with the people you need is not so easy.
3. Quick financial gain may be a mistake. See #2
4. Willingness to sacrifice personal obligations has to occur.
5. Being comfortable in life and training is not an option. One must always strive for perfection.
6. If you want to be number one, you have to play more matches because youi won’t lose.
7. If you want to be number one you have to be in great physical condition. (see#6)
8. If you want to be the best, you do not have to tell everyone.
9. If you are the best, others will say it for you.
10. The mindset has to be, “Never let good enough be good enough.” (hmm-where have I seen that before?)
Now admittedly items 1-10 are never hard and fast rules but good guidelines to look at. There is more incentive to be in the top 10 than there is to be number one. Number one is uncomfortable for most people and that is why there can only be one of those!