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Ambition (Part 3)

The difference between an athlete and a winner is ambition. The difference isn't talent level, particularly the higher the level of competition (i.e. professional sports). At the pro level there's not much difference between athletes in terms of physical skill and talent. The difference is simply a matter of "who wants it more." The thing that sets one apart from another is ambition. What sets Michael Jordan apart? Ambition. What sets Tom Brady apart? Ambition. What sets Bobby Boucher apart? Ambition. Ambition is passion. It's obsession. It's doing whatever it takes to be the best, to be #1, to beat your opponent. Ambition is that thing inside a competitor that compels them to sacrifice in order to accomplish their goal. Ambition is what leads an athlete to put in the time in the weightroom in the off-season. It's what motivates them to be the first one in the gym and the last one to leave. It's what drives them to watch their diet and watch the